Head Cross Country Coach (Men’s and Women’s)

Principal Accountabilities:

• Directs all aspects of the cross country program, including but not limited to recruiting, on-field coaching, supervision of athletic assistants and student trainers, financial aid, scholarships, housing, and food service.
• Develops a recruitment plan and actively recruits student athletes, which adhere to Blinn College and NJCAA Policies and Procedures.
• Develops schedules and coordinates all team travel and similar responsibilities for out-of-town meets.
• Travels and works a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the program.
• Provides help with academics to each player in the development of class schedules.
• Establishes, maintains, and acts as a role model for an ethical and moral code of behavior and living that is expected of the players that are residing on campus.
• Provides effective supervision of student athletes in the generic areas of practice, competition, travel and life management, throughout their entire experience at Blinn College.
• Works cooperatively with the Director of Athletics, Marketing and Media Relations to establish and provide effective communication regarding the program.

Qualifications:

• Experience and expertise in coaching cross country skills.
• Experience in recruitment and team management of an intercollegiate athletic program or related cross country athletics.
• Working knowledge and practical application of policies, procedures, rules and strategies related to intercollegiate cross country or related cross country athletics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Some travel required.
• Abilities to work evenings and weekends.