Head Coach: Mens & Womens Track & Field​/Cross Waterloo, IA

Overview

Head Coach:
Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Teams at Hawkeye Community College.

Location:

Waterloo, IA.

Reports To:

Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Hawkeye Community College’s Athletics program is looking for a Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach to join their team.

• Responsibilities include the recruitment, development, academic monitoring and retention of student athletes.
• Budget management, fundraising.
• Arranges all scheduling and travel related tasks.
• Manages and directs practice schedules, team supervision during competition, as well as travel, tournaments and other program events.
• Assists the Athletic Administration in marketing and promotion of the track and field/cross country programs.
• Promotes positive public relations for the track and field/cross country programs.
• Monitors student-athletes’ academic progress toward graduation at the college and assist with placement at four-year institutions.
• Oversight of the maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Revised 05/2025
• Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• One (1) year recruiting student-athletes at the Collegiate level.
• Experience coaching track & field or cross country at the Collegiate level.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing leadership for both players and coaches.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of general admissions processes and procedures practiced by post-secondary education institutions. Strong commitment to high ethical standards and integrity.
• Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours to include evening and weekend hours.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public. Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.

• Three years’ experience working with college age athletes.
• Three years’ experience NJCAA and ICCAC policies.
• Three years’ experience in recruiting collegiate athletes at the NJCAA level.

Requires skills for succeeding in an outdoor and office environment, using technology. Requires good hand eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is in a combination of indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor environments may become susceptible to inclement weather conditions. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.

Full time, exempt position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; personal and sick leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution). Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience. Anticipated hours will be flexible including evenings and weekends.

• Salary will be determined by considering the candidate’s education and experience.
• The salary range for this position begins at $43,600.

Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information;…