Director of Track & Field

Bullis School in Potomac Maryland is seeking a dedicated and dynamicDirector of Track & Fieldwhowill also serve as theVarsity Head Coach.This individual is responsible for leading and advancing a nationally recognized program across all levels(grades K12).This is a once-in-a-decade opportunityto shape a storied high school track & field program with innovative and principled leadership. The role emphasizes eliteathlete development competitive success and the intentional building of a strong values-driven team culturecreating an environment of accountability trust and connection where student-athletes can thrive both on and off the field. Responsibilities include program-wide coaching and development strategymeet strategy and analysis college recruiting supportclub program partnershipsstaff management and ensuring compliance with IAC and ISL league standards.

This is a full-time position that combines the Director of Track & Field and Varsity Head Coach role with additional responsibilities at the School. The complementary role will be determined based on the successful candidates experience expertise and the Schools needs.

Essential Functions

• Lead the Bullis indoor track and field and outdoor track and field programs across all seasons developing a unified vision and values-driven culture across varsity JV and middle school levels
• Design and implement all aspects of the programs for grades 612 including season planning training meet preparation event strategy performance analysis and student-athlete development
• Develop and implement a cohesive age-appropriate training and development curriculum across all program levels and event groups to promote consistency growth and long-term success
• Build and oversee a comprehensive development program that creates a pipeline of skilled committed student-athletes from the earliest grades through varsity competition
• Select hire supervise and develop coaching staff across cross-country indoor track and field and outdoor track and field ensuring appropriate expertise across event groups
• Foster a team culture grounded in accountability trust connection sportsmanship and high expectations
• Establish and maintain relationships with DMV-area running and track clubs and other organizations that support the development of the Bullis program
• Serve as the primary college recruiting resource for student-athletes and their families helping each student-athlete identify and pursue best-fit opportunities
• Coordinate with student-athletes families and school personnel regarding weekly schedules meet logistics early dismissals travel and academic responsibilities
• Conduct all required coaching and program meetings before during and after each season
• Oversee program equipment uniforms meet entries transportation needs and facility usage to ensure organization safety cleanliness and readiness
• Ensure that training competition and program operations comply with Bullis policies and all applicable IAC ISL and governing-body standards
• Identify plan and oversee domestic travel to meets and national competitions that advance the programs competitive and developmental goals coordinating itineraries transportation lodging supervision communication and student-athlete safety in partnership with the Athletics Office and other school departments
• Maintain consistent communication with the Director of Athletics providing regular updates feedback and recommendations for program improvement across all three seasons

Qualities

• A franchise coach mindset - someone who views this as a long-term investment in building a legacy program at Bullis
• The ability to motivate and develop student-athletes at all stages from emerging runners and athletes to nationally competitive performers
• A demonstrated ability to build and sustain a positive inclusive and high-performing team culture across cross-country indoor track and field and outdoor track and field
• A development-minded coach who earns respect through their actions and creates a healthy supportive and appropriately competitive environment
• The leadership presence confidence and judgment to guide and represent a program that competes at the highest levels of scholastic track and field regionally and nationally while supporting student-athletes across all levels of experience and competition
• An appreciation for the distinct demands of different event groups and an ability to unite athletes and coaches around a shared program identity
• A commitment to sportsmanship teamwork accountability and the holistic development of student-athletes
• The organizational skill flexibility and attention to detail required to lead a complex three-season program with significant domestic travel
• A deep passion for cross-country and track and field along with a genuine desire to honor the sports the student-athletes and the school

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree
• Deep knowledge of cross-country and track and field including training principles athlete development event strategy performance analysis and meet preparation
• Significant coaching experience at the collegiate level or within a nationally competitive high school program
• Demonstrated success developing student-athletes across a range of experience and ability levels including elite and nationally competitive athletes
• Strong leadership communication organizational and program-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to recruit supervise and develop a coaching staff with expertise across track and field event groups
• Established relationshipsor the demonstrated ability to build themwithin the DMV and broader national cross-country and track and field communities
• Experience supporting student-athletes and families through the college recruiting process
• Experience planning and managing team travel for regional and national competitions
• CPR First Aid and concussion-training certification or willingness to obtain required certifications

Compensation and benefits are competitive with an anticipated salary range of $70000 to $100000.

Benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Employer-provided basic life insurance
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution up to 7% of annual compensation