Men and Women's Cross Country Head Coach

Job Summary

Posting Number: 2014S0260P

Position Number: CC0008

Qualifications Desired

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Mastery of the skills and strategies associated with the sport.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous coaching experience and/or education and competitive background indicative of the ability to coach successfully in an NCAA Division III liberal arts college environment.


• ACE Personal Trainer or Exercise Instructor


• American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

WORK CONDITIONS

• Work hours that may be diverse, including evenings and weekends for instruction, team travel, recruiting and scouting.


• A high energy level is required as is the ability to deal with the mental and physical stress associated with intense competition.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head Coach is responsible for the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport coached with significant responsibilities in areas including staff supervision, teaching and implementing skills and strategy, recruiting, budget development, scheduling, purchasing, facility maintenance, public relations and implementation of NCAA, conference and institutional policy and regulations.

HEAD COACH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be individually responsible for the organization and operation of said sport.

• Teaching athletic skills and team concepts as well as implementing skills and strategy in competitive situations.


• Ensure that all actions of coaches and student-athletes of said team are performed with the appropriate level of instruction, safety precautions and training and the physical well-being of everyone is taken into account in all that is done as a member of the program.


• Cooperate with the Office of the Director of Athletics & Recreation in developing a game schedule for each year.


• Provide leadership in establishing, regulating, publicizing and enforcing all team regulations regarding personal conduct.

• Developing and implementing a successful program for student-athlete recruitment.


• Cooperate with the Director of Sports Information in compiling and submitting to the media and other offices statistics and award nominations as are required or appropriate.

• Be responsible for the care of all athletic equipment and uniforms used in said sport.


• Cooperate with the Director of Athletics & Recreation in developing the budget for said sport.


• Develop a relationship with the program's alumni through: alumni games/events, informational mailings, e-mail updates and/or personal interaction with the alumni of said sport with the hope of building a strong and supportive alumni network.


• Foster existing and establish new relationships in conjunction with the Director of Athletics & Recreation and the Office of Institutional Advancement with alumni, friends, parents and/or the community with the hopes to develop friend-raising and/or fund-raising opportunities for the program and the College.


• Ensure that student-athletes have completed all required eligibility forms, etc. prior to participating. In addition, the head coach shall keep the Office of the Director of Athletics & Recreation notified of all changes in the team roster.


• Draw and manage all funds needed for travel and supplies through the Office of the Director of Athletics & Recreation.


• Upon return from each intercollegiate athletic trip, the head coach will be responsible for providing a financial accounting to the Director of Athletics & Recreation within two days of the contest.


• Cooperate with the athletic trainer and other college health personnel in the care and prevention of injury. The head coach will also cooperate with the athletic trainer's office concerning all injuries requiring attention by a physician.


• Be responsible for the distribution and completion of all student-athlete "Class Release Forms."


• Following the final intercollegiate contest of the season, develop a list of varsity award recipients. In addition, the head coach shall develop a written review of the season including team roster, season record with game by game scores, individual and team all-time records established and a narrative summary of season highlights.


• Provide direct supervision for all assistant coaches.


• Ensure that personal conduct of the coaching staff, as well as that of student-athletes, is in keeping with the policies of the NCAA, ECAC and the CSAC. In addition, such conduct must at all times present an appropriate image to the College, visiting teams and the community.


• Cooperate in the delivery of a program of social and educational support for student- athletes.


• All other duties as assigned and therefore deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of Athletics & Recreation or his/her representative.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
  

• RESPECT calls for care and compassion in regard to diversity, our environment, social justice and civility in resolving conflict:


• VISION calls for a spiritually-based outlook when seeking solutions, courage, a pro­ active stewardship of all present and future resources.


• COMMUNITY calls for common mission, ethical responsibility, a sense of belonging, dialogue in decision making, enthusiasm for enterprise, participation in celebration of our values and traditions.


• DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE calls for positive attitude, commitment to lifelong learning, personal and professional growth, pride in accomplishment, fulfillment of common goals.