Head Coach, Women’s Cross Country

Responsible for management and administration of all phases of the women’s cross country program, student-athletes and staff. In addition, this position will provide support to the entire Women’s Track and Field program as assigned by the Head Coach/ Director of Track and Field.

Essential Duties:

• Provide an overall positive educational environment for our Student-Athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college;
• Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff;
• Prepare and conduct of all team-related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy and competitive opportunities;
• Perform team-related administrative duties such as budget, scheduling, travel arrangements, etc.;
• Supervise the recruitment strategy to attract top level, Division I prospects including identification, assessment, campus visits and implementation of campus resources;
• Perform both direct and indirect public relations functions including promotion, fund raising, public speaking, community events, and through camps and/or clinics;
• Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the student-athletes within the cross country program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Six academic years of collegiate coaching experience in cross country and/or track, with a specialty of coaching distance events in Division I or II;
• Minimum four years of successful recruiting and retention of quality student-athletes;
• Demonstrated experience working within the governing rules and regulations at the Division I or II.