Assistant Director of Track and Field and Head Cross Country Coach

Thiel College seeks an Assistant Director of Track and Field/Head Cross Country Coach. The Assistant Director of Track and Field/Head Cross Country Coach will serve as both the Men’s and Women’s Head Coach for our Cross Country Programs. The Assistant Director of Track and Field/Head Cross Country Coach is responsible for all aspects of both the men’s and women’s intercollegiate Cross Country programs while holistically developing student-athletes to be leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country programs and supervise the day-to-day operations.
• Teach/instruct student-athletes in their designated sport (primary duty of all coaches).
• Monitor student-athletes academic performance and social behavior.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes for Thiel College and the athletic program.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruiting plan - Consistently meet or exceed recruiting goals - Maintain target roster sizes.
• Maintain allotted budget.
• Coordinate with the Director of Athletics on fundraising activities.
• Develop a competitive competition schedule in conjunction with the Director of Athletics.
• Coordinate and implement community service activities.
• Mentor and develop assistant coaches.
• Serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
• Serve on campus committees as needed.

Qualifications:

• Applicants are required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A master’s degree is preferred. 3-4 years of coaching experience at an NCAA program is desired.
• Competence in athletics management and leadership, an understanding of student athlete development, and a deep commitment to the values the College promotes.