Job Summary
USC Sumter seeks a dedicated and energetic individual to serve as Head Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country.
This position works under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the daily implementation of training sessions, athlete management, and program operations for both mens and womens teams.
The Head Coach plays a central role in ensuring competitive success and athlete development within the NJCAA Division I framework.
Qualifications Bachelors Degree required.
Track & Field coaching or playing experience.
Strong understanding of training principles, safety standards and athletic development.
Ability to work collaboratively with administrative leadership and familiarity with NJCAA rules and compliance standards.
Masters degree, experience managing a colleigiate team, recuiting experience, meet logistics or event operations preferred.
Job Duties Job Duty Responsible for all aspects of the program including but not limited to: recruiting, strength and conditioning, practices, competitions, and teaching and instructing all aspects of a college level program.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Available on weekends and evenings.
Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, and NJCAA Region X with the utmost integrity Help maintain accountability for scholarship limitations.
Manage all recruiting efforts for the program and determine scholarship offers.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Coordinate all aspects of team travel including but not limited to: transportation, hotel reservations, meal money coordination, completion of travel authorizations and reimbursement and reconciliation of all team trips.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Oversee all aspects of academic enhancement and stay current on academic progress of the programs student-athletes.
Assist with student housing and admission issues and coordination of efforts with on-campus student services.
Assists the administration with alumni relations and scholarship fundraising.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Works cooperatively with personnel in the Athletics Department, attends department meetings and activities, and represents the University in a positive manner when interacting with the community, alumni, media and general public.
Keep athletic administration abreast of all information related to the program including schedules, results, and statistics.
Update program information on athletics website.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5 Posting Detail Information