George Fox University - Staff and Administrator
Description
The Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country and Distance Coach will assist in coordinating all aspects of the George Fox University Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Long Distance programs. This includes responsibilities related to coaching, recruiting, organizing, and executing practice and competition strategies, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, team management, and overall program administration.
Responsibilities:
- Scheduling, organizing, and conducting effective practice and training sessions for cross country and distance track student-athletes.
- Coordinating competition schedules, managing travel logistics including transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals, and providing coaching and support during meets.
- Assisting in identifying and recruiting student-athletes who are both athletically talented and academically qualified, in alignment with the university's mission and standards.
- Managing day-to-day administrative tasks, including NCAA eligibility compliance, communication with sports marketing and public relations, attending departmental meetings, and completing required paperwork. Ensuring adherence to NCAA, NWC, and George Fox University regulations.
- Assisting with budget planning and oversight, as well as supporting fundraising efforts to enhance program resources.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree.
- Demonstrated Cross Country and Distance Coaching experience.
- The ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on the telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
- A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
- A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.