Head Men’s Coach Cross Country & Assistant Track & Field Coach

The College is seeking candidates for this position who can demonstrate a record of success in coaching Cross Country and Track & Field and recruiting student-athletes at the collegiate level. Successful coaches at Beloit College recruit, coach, and mentor students who seek development through active involvement in our diverse and dynamic campus, so that their education and success as a completive runner are mutually reinforcing. Candidates must demonstrate capacity to successfully recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in partnership with the Beloit College Enrollment Office.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work effectively, in partnership with other members of the Cross Country and Track & Field coaching staff.
• Build strong, positive relationships to effectively mentor and teach students.
• Teach students the skills needed to work with others, to be effective leaders, and to manage their time to achieve success in the classroom and in athletics.
• Work collaboratively with the coaching staff with all preparation and teaching for all practices and competitions.
• Work collaboratively with the coaching staff to establish appropriate codes of behavior for all team functions including all practices and competitions.
• Mentor students through regular meetings to enhance their academic performance.
• Work with students to establish individual and team goals for each season.

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous coaching experience required.
• A minimum of 6 years coaching or running experience (or a combination of the two) is required.
• Experience planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with frequent interruptions is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software; ability to learn other software relevant to duties.