The Associate Head Coach of Track and Field will assist the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field with all aspects of the program, including recruiting, practice and competition planning, coaching, individual skill development, and administrative tasks. Biola University is a Christian institution aligned with the Protestant tradition and theologically conservative. As such, a successful candidate will have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree to Biola University’s doctrinal statement. Strong candidates will be Kingdom-minded and focused on making a positive impact on our student-athletes spiritually, athletically, academically, and personally.

Coaching

· Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sprints, hurdles, and relays and a strong understanding of issues surrounding student-athlete development in the sport. · Emphasize the athletic development of all student-athletes within the program through constructive feedback and effective communication. · Work with the director to organize and conduct efficient and effective practice sessions. · Provide proper scouting, planning, and execution of a game plan during competition.

Recruiting

· Oversee all speed/power recruiting under the supervision of the director. · Work closely with the Admissions Department to recruit all prospective student-athletes (PSAs). · Ensure all recruiting activities are reported accurately in the compliance software. · Know and follow all NCAA Division II legislation for recruiting visits, tryouts, PSA evaluations, communication with PSAs, and recruiting periods. · Target recruitment efforts to result in effective signings of PSAs who are institutionally compatible with the Christian faith, academic expectations, commitment to graduation, and enhancing the Biola identity. · Attend competitions off-campus to recruit PSAs, submitting all forms before off-campus recruiting, as directed by the director. · Manage and update the IRL and compliance recruiting profiles weekly.

Student-Athlete Development

· Develop a Christian spiritual focus that promotes individual and team spiritual growth. · Support current student-athletes toward academic success and graduation. · Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes via various university systems.

Administrative

· Accurately log CARA activity and submit it to the compliance office weekly before the deadline. · Responsible for the speed/power calendar to meet all deadlines and keep the calendar up-to-date and accurate for all practices and competitions. · Assist with fundraising efforts throughout the year. · Work with the coaching staff to coordinate service projects for the team throughout the fall and spring and submit the appropriate approval forms via ARMS accurately and on time.

NCAA Compliance

· Self-report any potential NCAA infractions/violations promptly. · Proficient use of Biola’s compliance software, including timely, accurate, and complete submission of all necessary forms, schedules, and other required submissions. Forms include but are not limited to recruiting, financial aid, NLIs, transcript evaluation, occasional meals, and aid renewal/non-renewal. · In consultation with the compliance office, educate and support team members and PSAs regarding the importance of compliance, eligibility requirements and status, employment regulation, NLI regulations, and initial eligibility (via the NCAA Eligibility Portal). · Facilitate the provision of all information necessary to determine a PSA’s initial eligibility through the NCAA Eligibility Center. · Annually pass the NCAA Coach’s Certification modules in the NCAA Learning Portal and ensure assistant coaches do the same before participating in CARA or off-campus recruiting. · Ensure adherence to all camp/clinic procedures. · Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience coaching sprints/hurdles/relays at the collegiate level is preferred, other levels will be considered based on experience and success.

Ability to communicate well both verbally and written and is an active listener.

Ability to work under the Director and follow their lead in program vision and direction.

Ability to manage time well, meet deadlines, and be in the office at the requested times.

Ability to adapt and embrace changes when they occur within the program.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Ability to maintain unity and trust with the Director and the rest of the staff.

Reach out to Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Sean Henning with additional questions at sean.henning@biola.edu

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