Associate Head Coach, Cross Country

The associate coach position provides assistance to the head coach with activities including practice, matches, and recruitment. This position is integral to the development of the individual student-athlete both mentally and physically. This position provides teaching and mentoring to team members to drive them to perform at their highest. This position is also critical to creating a sense of camaraderie and a presence in the community utilizing the coaches and the student-athletes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist is mentoring and teaching student-athletes the techniques and training in cross country and distance running. Assist in coaching distance runners in track and field.
• Assist in recruiting student-athletes.
• Coordinate practice, travel and meet schedules for cross country in coordination with the Athletics Facilities staff and student-athlete class schedules.
• Manage compliance logs and other required paperwork based on NCAA and conference requirements. Ensure all requirements are met on a timely basis.
• Monitor, and report to head coach, academic performance of student-athletes through collaboration with Athletics Academics staff.
• Work with head coach and other staff members to create a culture of winning and success for the cross country and track program.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of cross country and distance running.
• Ability to develop effective training programs for student-athletes to develop to highest potential.
• Ability to drive culture based on the head coach’s vision.