Assistant Cross Country Coach

Grinnell College seeks a part-time assistant coach for the men’s and women’s cross-country teams. Looking for a highly motivated candidate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with all stakeholders. Success in this role means you will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, all while providing leadership in all aspects of the cross-country program consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the head coach in the planning and implementation of details in all aspects of the cross-country program, including coordinating travel needs (food, lodging, transportation) and set up for the home meet
• Coordinates the recruitment of prospective students to Grinnell College, requiring the identification of academically qualified prospective student-athletes, ongoing communication with prospects, initiation of applications, and matriculation of prospects.
• Participates in the evaluation of high school talent through high school visits, on-site competition observations at high school, regional, state, and national competitions.
• Manages and develops communications with prospective students and alumni including social media management and newsletter creation
• Coaches/instructs team members individually, and in groups, and demonstrates sport-related skills and techniques.
• Assists with creating a team environment which allows all student-athletes to grow and develop as students, as athletes, as leaders, and as individuals, may include player counseling and related matters requiring discretion, decision making, and independent judgment.
• Promote a culture of health, well-being, and safety in all aspects of the intercollegiate varsity cross country and track and field teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year or more experience.
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, motivate, and partner across all campus constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and efficiently manage their workload.
• The ability to communicate effectively utilizing various modes of communication.
• Ability to effectively coach DIII cross country student athletes.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.