Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and direct activities involved with NCAA DII Cross Country/Track & Field.
• Coach the Cross Country/Track & Field teams in competition.
• Direct daily practice during the prescribed season.
• Provide instruction and development for individual/team improvement, teach overall team and individual player strategies, analyze athlete performance, prepare student-athletes for the highest possible levels of competition.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes within the guidelines of PNW and NCAA academic admission standards.
• Assist with the development and manage the team budget.
• Coordinate team travel for away competition including team transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Construct competition schedule with approval of the Director of Athletics.

Core Competencies:

• Must have strong team building and management skills.
• Ability to work across academic and administrative departments in a cooperative manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate collaborative efforts.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, management, & leadership.
• Ability to interact with members of the public and media.
• Ability to supervise regular and temporary staff.
• Understanding of the student-athletes commitment to academics.