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Posted: 18-May-23
Location: Russellville, Arkansas
Type: Full-time
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Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech is a state supported comprehensive institution, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. It is the third-largest in the state with an enrollment close to 12,000 students. The Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock and boasts a charming blend of historic and modern architecture, including beautiful grounds and greenery. Offering over 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 25 graduate degree programs across seven academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.
Position Summary:
Arkansas Tech University seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and proven leader with the experience and skills necessary to serve as head coach of its competitive NCAA Division II women's cross country and track and field program.
The successful candidate will lead an up-and-coming overall program that has finished runner-up at the Great American Conference Cross Country Championships each of the last three years. On the track and field side, the program just completed its third season of competition and has finished fourth at the conference track and field championships with a predominant distance roster.
Given the relatively young lifespan of the track and field program, there is a tremendous opportunity to build up that program and establish its foundation.
This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the women's cross country/track and field program including, recruitment and development of student-athletes, budget development and management, and engaging with members of the university community and citizens of the Arkansas River Valley. He or she will also be responsible for assuring compliance with policies and procedures set forth by Arkansas Tech University, the Great American Conference and the NCAA. The successful candidate will contribute to the ATU Department of Athletics' nationally recognized culture of community service, oversee the operation of summer camps and cultivate relationships with alumni/community members for the benefit of ATU, the Department of Athletics and the women's cross country/track and field program. The head women's cross country/track and field coach reports to the director of athletics and performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision of staff
Recruitment and development of student athletes,
Budget development and management,
Community relations both in and outside the university.
Responsible for overseeing all aspects with the guidelines set forth by Arkansas Tech University, the Great American Conference, and the NCAA.
Participation in fund-raising, operation of summer camps, community and alumni relations/cultivation expected.
Teaching in the College of Education and Health
Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent ability to grasp and teach cross country/track and field fundamentals and strategies
Knowledge of the NCAA Division II rules and regulations
A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students, and the community
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Maintain a commitment to academic and athletic excellence
Oral and written communication skills
Computer skills
