Track and Field Director

Shorter University

Shorter University, a NCAA Division II institution which competes in Conference Carolinas, is currently accepting applicants for the position of Track and Field Director. This position will be responsible for sport specific coaching, Student-Athlete development, providing spiritual development for student-athletes, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes, fundraising, budget management, and overall administrative duties. This 12-month position reports to the Athletic Director. All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of the University, the Athletics Department, the Conference Carolinas, and the NCAA.

Student-Athlete Development 

• Develop student-athletes with counseling, advising, educating, and motivating
• Monitor, evaluate, and retain student-athletes
• Create team building and character development activities with student-athletes

Coaching 

• Instruct and demonstrate different techniques and skills at meetings and practices
• Perform all game-day duties as needed
• Create competition strategies
• Plan daily practices
• Scout opponents including film breakdown and scouting reports

Recruiting 

• Identify and attract prospects to Shorter University
• Evaluate prospects through high school visits, at competitions, and/or home visits
• Recruit Division II eligible prospects from high school, junior college, and transfers.

Administrative 

• Manage budget, including equipment, travel, and other team expenses
• Hire, train, and evaluate the performance of assistant coaches
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the NCAA and the Gulf South Conference
• Create and Manage Season Schedule

Qualifications: 

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: At least three years of experience in coaching track and field and cross country at the intercollegiate level. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions is required. Experience in administrative functions, budgeting, fund-raising, promotional activities and public relations is required.

Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Management and organizational skills are required.

A person guided by Christian principles.

Apply today at the following link:  https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=163a046e-9138-461f-9b4c-f9dbe77a4748&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=443294&lang=en_US&source=EN

Send letter of application, unofficial transcripts of all academic work, statement of faith, resume, and three current letters of reference to:

Human Resources

Shorter University

315 Shorter Avenue

Rome, Georgia 30165

Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.

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