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Head Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country Coach

Dakota State University
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

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Dakota State University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Track / Cross Country Coach to lead the development, administration, and growth of our track and cross country programs. The Head Coach will be responsible for fostering a positive team culture, mentoring student-athletes, and ensuring both academic and athletic success. This is a full-time position that requires effective leadership, dedication to student-athletes’ success, and a strong commitment to achieving competitive excellence.

About DSU Athletics

Dakota State University competes in the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) of the NAIA. DSU is in the process of building new athletic facilities for all sports. Learn more about DSU athletics at :

Key Responsibilities :

  • Recruiting Athletes – Develop and implement strategies for identifying and recruiting talented student-athletes.
  • Coaching and Practice Management – Plan and conduct practices and event coaching.
  • Scholarship Allocation – Manage scholarship distribution based on program needs and recruit potential student-athletes.
  • Strategy Development – Determine the overall strategy for the program, including scholarship allocation, competition scheduling, and the delegation of responsibilities to assistant coaches.
  • Monitor Academic Progress – Track academic performance and ensure eligibility requirements are met.
  • Retention – Foster an environment conducive to long-term student-athlete success, retention, and graduation.
  • Budget Management – Oversee the program’s budget and fundraising efforts.

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, with demonstrated success in track and cross country programs
  • Strong knowledge of NAIA regulations and academic eligibility standards.
  • Proven ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
  • Ability to mentor student-athletes and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for competitions and recruitment events.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required by the position.
  • Must have exemplary ethical conduct and a commitment to follow all applicable NAIA and Conference rules and regulations.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Benefits :

  • Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
  • South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
  • Paid time off – full time 12-month employees earn 15 days per year of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year. In addition, employees receive 11 federal paid holidays.
  • Reduced tuition for education.
  • Professional liability
  • Paid family leave
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