Head Coach, Women’s Cross-Country/Half Marathon

The Head Women’s Cross-Country/Half Marathon Coach is responsible for providing the leadership and coaching expertise necessary to lead the Parkland College women’s cross-country/half marathon team and ensure the academic progress of student-athletes. This position is a part-time, 12-month, exempt, stipend appointment on a schedule established by the Athletic Director. Internal and external events may occasionally necessitate an altered work schedule.

Essential Job Functions:

• Recruit student-athletes according to National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Midwest Athletic Conference (MWAC), and Parkland College Athletics Department guidelines.
• Manage team budget and participate in fundraising efforts for the department.
• Plan and schedule league and non-league contests, transportation, training, and practice sessions.
• Organize, manage, and participate in all team competitions and travel.
• Compile, maintain, and report all race scoring and statistics as required by the NJCAA and MWAC.
• Plan and contribute to the team’s technical training sessions; teach proper technique and training methods.
• Serve as a positive role model creating an environment for the team that promotes academic achievement, good sportsmanship, open communication, team discipline, and respect.
• Instruct athletes how to use fitness center equipment one-on-one or while in a group and instruct on the proper use of modern physical fitness equipment.

Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and past experience coaching and/or teaching cross country/half marathon.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check with fingerprinting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.