Location: Wilberforce,OH, USA
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Division/Department
Athletics
Reports to
Athletic Director
Position Type
Full-time
Job Summary
Wilberforce University is a small, Liberal Arts University with an Entrepreneurial focus, with a legacy of being the nation's first private HBCU. Faculty are expected to fulfill the mission and core values of the university with dedication, compliance with all university and academic area policies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to the success of the students and the university. Some additional responsibilities will include teaching, research and grant writing, and service to the community. This is a face-to-face position. This appointment starts on January 3, 2025.
The Head Men's and Women's Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach is responsible for all aspects of coordinating and maintaining a competitive, fully compliant NAIA collegiate level program. The University competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference (formerly the Gulf South Athletic Conference). The successful candidate will also oversee the assistant cross country and track and field coach.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Key aspects of this job among others include: recruitment of program participants, scheduling, equipment inventory, stimulating sportsmanship; ensuring and maintain NAIA Compliance.
* Effective verbal and written communication with all campus constituents, including members of the Athletic Department, student-athletes, faculty, and enrollment service areas is expected.
* Must exhibit and promote sportsmanship, professional behavior, and ethical conduct, as well as represent the institution as a positive role model for student-athletes.
* Constant documented and effective recruitment and retention of student-athletes is imperative.
* Assist the Athletic Department, and Student Life Division as needed in transporting student-athletes and serving on committees.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated effective recruiting and retention skills.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective computer and web-related skills.
* Experience coaching Sprints, Jumps and Hurdles
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution (Masters Degree preferred).
* Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
* Minimum of 2 years of competitive track and field coaching experience as a head or assistant coach.
Wilberforce University
Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America's first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.
Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers' social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.
Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to Apply:
To apply for the Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach position, use the Quick Apply/Submit Resume button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.