Jamestown (CSi)  Long time University of Jamestown Women’s Track and Field and  Cross Country coach Jim Clark is changing his role.

After 40 years, the 67 year old Clark is stepping down as head coach, however, he will remain as head Women’s Cross Country Coach and serve as an assistant in track and field.

Clark is also the University of Jamestown’s Intramural Director.

Clark is the only women’s track and women’s cross country coach in school history, going back to the start of the program, in 1979, the year he started the  Cross Country program.

His  first coaching job at Jamestown College was the women’s basketball coach.

University of Jamestown, Athletic Director,  Sean Johnson says Clark’s impact is immeasurable. He says the pool of applicants is strong for the Head Women’s Track and Field position.

Clark’s successes have include his  teams winning  41 conference championships including track and cross country, with the latest title this past winter in indoor track and field. Clark,hopes  to continue coaching for a while.