Danville Area Community College
Description
The Head Coach, Cross Country will primarily focus on fundraising and recruiting student athletes for the development of the Cross Country program with the expectation to field a competitive team. The plan should include, but is not limited, to the following: sport/team goals; budget request to recruit and support a cross country team; scholarship/roster size and recruitment goals; marketing/social media ideas; equipment needed/requested.
Required Qualifications:
- B.S./B.A. Degree in a related field.
- Successful experience coaching at the community college level.
- Experience with and mentoring young people.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from varying levels of abilities, socio-economic backgrounds and ages.
- Ability to present information to small and large groups of students/prospective students and parents.
- Ability to work a varied schedule.
- Working knowledge of computers and Internet resources.
Desired Qualifications:
- M.S./M.A. Degree in related field.
- Experience in recreation or student activities.
- Work experience at the post-secondary education level.
- Working knowledge of DACC academic programs and services.