USCAA

The head track and field coach must be able to effectively coach, recruit, develop and retain student-athletes, travel, operate within fiscal boundaries, share in meet management responsibilities, develop and maintain relationships with student-athletes, parents, fans, and campus faculty/staff. The head coach must also be able to creatively and effectively develop strategies and programming that will allow student athletes to reach their full potential in track and field and as students.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities described below or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Specific knowledge of track and field coaching theories and techniques.

2. Skill in communicating with college student-athletes, their parents and other coaching professionals. Ability to effectively recruit qualified student-athletes. Ability to effectively counsel and advise prospective students and their parents regarding numerous aspects of the College. Ability to exercise the proper balance of persistence and patience as individually appropriate to each contact.

3. Strong commitment to a small college environment. Extensive knowledge of the organization and operation of the College, both administratively and academically, especially regarding admission-related activities. Up-to-date knowledge of developments in higher education in general and at schools with which North Central College traditionally competes for new students.

4. Ability to develop successful programs which engage student-athletes and coaches in developing student-athlete leaders.

5. Ability to deal with several tasks and work with a large number of individuals concurrently, often without direct supervision. This requires a person who is well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to effectively prioritize tasks.

6. Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with professional standards, including direction of and participation in the development of high quality publications which reflect positively on North Central College.

7. Ability to consistently demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills in dealing with persons both internal and external to the College. 

8. Ability to work as an effective member of a team. Commitment to an environment that nurtures inclusion, cooperation, teamwork, and diversity.