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Posted: 07-Jan-26

Location: Athens, West Virginia

Type: Full-time

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Coaching Coaching - Cross Country Coaching - Swimming & Diving

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Collegiate Sports Concord University, an NCAA Division II institution and proud member of the Mountain East Conference, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head Triathlon Coach to support the University’s educational mission through strong leadership, athlete development, and long term program sustainability.

This fulltime, 10 month position is responsible for recruiting and mentoring qualified student athletes, fostering academic success, and building a competitive and culturally positive triathlon program.

The Head Triathlon Coach will oversee all aspects of a Division II program, including training design, competitive strategy, program administration, budget management, and compliance with NCAA, MEC, and institutional policies. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to student athlete wellbeing, a passion for program growth, and the ability to represent Concord University with professionalism and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities *Contributes to the University’s educational mission by providing structured instruction and skill development for student athletes in the sport of triathlon *Recruits academically and athletically qualified student athletes on both a regional and national level *Develops and delivers effective coaching strategies, training methods, and competitive preparation *Evaluates and recommends student athletes for athletic scholarships *Plans, organizes, and implements practice schedules and competitive events *Coordinates team travel logistics *Transports and provides supervision for student athletes during travel and off campus activities *Hires, trains, and supervises assistant coach(es) *Manages the program’s budget to ensure fiscal responsibility, including engagement in donor related financial development *Ensures full compliance with University, Mountain East Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations *Performs additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Education/Knowledge Minimum Education Bachelor's Required Licenses/Certification A Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.

Applicants must have coaching and triathlon experience, with preference to those with collegiate experience and USA Triathlon Coach Certification. Required Skills Acquired knowledge of industry standards for equipment and the ability to manage student-athlete equipment. Ability to engage with university and industry compliance and support services. Ability to engage with donors and the community in fundraising and other promotional activities. Exceptional leadership, communication and organizational skills. An understanding of and commitment to adhering to all the policies, rules and regulations of Concord University and the NCAA. Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques and the ability to effectively use them. Ability to work mornings/evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Ability to drive a personal or College vehicle for the purpose of college business on a regular basis. Ability to travel when necessary Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About www.concord.edu Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia. Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates. If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment. Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Connections working at www.concord.edu More Jobs from This Employer https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21956487/head-triathlon-coach Return to Search Results