Director of Mens & Womens Track & Field & Cross Country
Lincoln Memorial University, Nashville, TN, United States
Director of Mens & Womens Track & Field & Cross Country
Position Title Director of Mens & Womens Track & Field & Cross Country
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
Bachelor’s degree
Experience coaching at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s 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
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
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.
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.
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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
Bachelor’s degree
Experience coaching at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s 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
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
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.
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.
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