Head Coach – Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

The Head Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Coach administers and coaches the men’s and women’s cross-country programs and assists with track program’s distance runners. The Head Coach is responsible for all scheduling, budgeting, recruiting, scouting, communicating and training associated with the successful operation of both cross-country programs competing under the jurisdiction of the NCAA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and coordinate coaching (daily, weekly, seasonal, conditioning phase and spring) based on a master plan for the program.
• Conduct practice sessions (in whole or in component parts) to follow master plan.
• Evaluate players periodically and cumulatively (2 formal evaluation periods per year—post-championship season, end of academic year and at two other seminal points in year (pre-season and early spring, informally).
• Maintain regular correspondence with prospective student-athletes.
• Create long-term player development plans: technical, tactical and physical development of individual players over time.

Responsible for the hiring and supervision of Asst. Coaches.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Three (3) years’ experience as a head coach at the NCAA D-I-III levels preferred, full-time NAIA and community college experience will be considered.
• Proficient in working with word processing and electronic spreadsheets (preferably Microsoft Office Suite).
• Must pass the NCAA D-II annual coaches’ certification.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must clear background check, pass sexual harassment test and have a valid Washington State driver’s license. Provide a copy of a three year driver’s abstract indicating no major moving violations on file.
• May be asked to pass a driving test (driving school vehicles).