Women's Cross Country Head Coach

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Baccalaureate Degree.
• Prior experience as a college or high school runner and/or coach.
• Possess a valid Driver's License and good driving record.
• All coaches must be certified in CPR/AED and their certification must be on file in the Athletic Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of running experience at the college level.
• Two years of cross country or track coaching experience at the college or high school level.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Ability and commitment to recruit, instruct, and motivate college student-athletes.
• Positive role model for young adults. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, and leadership skills.

Job Summary

• Plan, organize and direct a program to recruit student-athletes to participate in Cross Country. Perform on field coaching and instruction.
• Other duties include scouting, maintaining statistics and performing tasks required to insure a competitive intercollegiate Cross Country Program.

Specific Job Duties

•    Recruit student-athletes.
•    Provide instruction and teaching.
•    Maintain team and individual statistics.
•    Assist with the maintenance of the equipment.
•    Provide a safe program to train runners according to their ability and skill level.
•    Emphasize proper running techniques and discuss the psychology of the sport.
•    Perform other duties and special projects as assigned