Director of Track & Field

Job DetailsJob Location: Potomac, MD 20854Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: AthleticsBullis School in Potomac, Maryland, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Director of Track & Field who will also serve as the Varsity Head Coach. This individual is responsible for leading and advancing a nationally recognized program across all levels (grades K–12). This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to shape a storied high school track & field program with innovative and principled leadership. The role emphasizes elite athlete development, competitive success, and the intentional building of a strong, values-driven team culture—creating 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 strategy, meet strategy and analysis, college recruiting support, club program partnerships, staff 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 candidate’s experience, expertise, and the School’s needs.
Duties & QualificationsEssential 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 6–12, 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 program’s 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

Bachelor’s 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 relationships—or the demonstrated ability to build them—within 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 $70,000 to $100,000.

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