Director of Mens & Womens Track & Field & Cross Country

Director of Mens & Womens Track & Field & Cross Country

Company:
Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location:
Harrogate, 37752

Category:
Athletics - Coaching

Type:
Full-Time

Department: Men's Track & Field

Position Category: Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Director of Track & Field and Cross Country is responsible for the growth and development of the mens and womens track & field and cross country programs by planning and directing the activities of the team. The primary duty of the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country is instructing student-athletes in the skills and strategies unique to competition in the sport.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree;
• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher;
• Successful background as a collegiate track & field student-athlete and/or coach at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level;
• Thorough knowledge of the sport;
• Strong communication, organizational, and team building skills;
• Knowledge of NCAA and Conference rules and regulations;
• CPR certified.

Campus: Harrogate

Posting Number: S05117P

Job Open Date: 04/02/2026

Job Close Date: 09/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
• Engage in instruction of sport skills and strategies to develop student-athletes athletically;
• Ensure the academic, social, and athletic development and provide opportunities for growth in those areas for all student-athletes;
• Recruitment and retention of all student-athletes in the women s soccer program;
• Supervise all personnel assigned to the women s soccer program;
• Prepare a schedule of competitions and submit schedule to the Athletic Director for approval;
• Prepare and submit proposed budget to the Athletic Director;
• Participate in efforts to collect, analyze, and report data for the athletic department in the University s planning, assessment, and evaluation processes for institutional effectiveness;
• Assist in the production of outcomes-assessment and long-range planning for the athletic department;
• Maintain an inventory and order equipment and supplies as needed by the program;
• Maintain excellent condition of practice and competition facilities;
• Participate in various fund-raising activities for the program and the Department;
• Oversee student-athletes while in the weight room and assist in maintaining the upkeep of the weight room;
• Adhere to the NCAA and Conference rules;
• Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University;
• Teach up to 6 credit hours of appropriate University and/or J. Frank White Academy courses, the equivalent thereof;
• Other assignments and duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

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