Head Cross Country Coach

The Head Cross Country Coach is responsible for all aspects of coaching the SC cross country program: recruiting student-athletes, coordinating practices and activity, travel, and promoting events and activities. This position reports to the Athletic Director and will serve as a leader of a program that competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as part of the NAIA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of the cross country program and all athletes associated with the program.
• Support of the track and field program as Assistant Track Coach – Distance.
• Successfully manage all athletes associated with the program with a targeted focus on academic success, program culture and actions of the student-athletes.
• Design and implementation of effective practice and race plans.
• Direct and independent coaching and skills development of student-athletes during practice and competitions.
• Assessment and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Supervising off-season programs, scouting reports and athlete development.
• Successful hosting of multiple cross country events each year.

Qualifications and Special Skills:

• Previous competitive cross country/distance coaching and recruiting experience is required. Preferred qualifications include head coaching experience or at least 5 years of coaching experience in cross country.
• Experience managing a coaching staff and team members effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive college vehicles required.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate cross country.
• Skill in preparing, monitoring, and maintaining budgets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional manner.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population.
• Ability to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information.