PC Penhale wrote:
MessiVRonaldo wrote:
I realize this has probably been addressed before, but I couldn't find it: with so many track jobs listed and indoor seasons underway, how long does the search, interview, and hiring process usually take?
It really depends on the school and job. Some schools that take Indoor track seriously will try and have a coach in place before January 1st. Other schools will wait until after the new year to complete all of the hiring, and then name their coach in mid to late January. The search, interview, and hiring process can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks, depending on the urgency of the coaching position.
Since we're approaching the start of a new year with a new thread, maybe those more experienced can weigh in on what makes an attractive candidate for these jobs. Perhaps a ranking of importance of:
a) years of coaching experience;
b) coaching titles held (head coach v. assistant coach v. volunteer asssistant/GA);
c) level of experience (DI v. DIII; P5 v. Mid-Major; etc.);
d) level of success (championships, historic performances, etc);
e) references/endorsements/recommendations;
f) athletic background (collegiate athlete; former Olympian; etc)
g) training/coaching philosophy;
h) cultural fit with the school and other staff
i) anything else I may be forgetting.