Cross Country/Distance Coach (Adjunct)

Responsibilities:

• Assist head coach with the day-to-day operations of a Division II Track and Field/Cross Country program.
• Organization of weekly, monthly, and yearly training and skill development plan for the distance events.
• Student-athlete recruitment – Assist Full Time Staff in the recruitment of prospective student athletes, ability to identify prospective student-athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through initial eligibility process.
• Organization of practice and training times in coordination with other track and field staff/athletic department staff.
• Communicate with student-athletes in the distance event group as well as the rest of the team.
• Assist with athlete development.
• Assist with promotions and marketing of program.
• Assist in coordination of home track and field/cross country meets (collegiate and high school)
• Participate in community service projects and program wide community engagement
• Fundraising – ability to participate in team organized fundraising efforts throughout the year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Coaching experience and or playing experience at the collegiate level.
• Understanding of comprehensive duties of collegiate coach.
• NCAA off-campus recruiting certification or ability to gain certification immediately.
• Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation.

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran.