Head Coach Cross Country / Women's Outdoor Track and Field

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment

• Meet designated roster goals established in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and Recreation.


• Collaborate with the department's Athletics Recruiter to identify and guide prospective students through the enrollment process.


• Report information on prospective student-athlete interest to the Athletics Recruiter.


• Establish a comprehensive list of prospective student-athletes through the development of relationships with high school cross country and track and field coaches.


• Contact prospective student-athletes about attending the Community College.


• Attend the Community College family nights and other on-campus recruiting events.

Academics

• Collaborate with the department's Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator to ensure student-athletes are meeting regularly with their advisor and utilizing academic initiatives.


• Motivate and provide mentorship and advice to prepare student-athletes in the classroom.


• Promote academic success through a commitment to class attendance, academic achievement, and graduation.


• Communicate high academic standards within the cross country and track and field programs.

Coaching

• Organize, prepare, and conduct team practice sessions to train and prepare for competition.


• Direct, motivate, and advise student-athletes to prepare for competition.


• Establish individual and student-athlete goals.


• Establish and enforce team and college policies.


• Effectively communicate proper techniques, fundamentals, and team strategies.


• Represent the college in a positive manner by demonstrating good sportsmanship and collegiality.


• Study the field and remain up-to-date on the latest trends of cross country and track and field instruction.


• Use lessons in sport as a platform for overall student-development.

Administrative

• Schedule cross country and track and field meets.


• Develop relationships with four-year coaches and implement a plan to assist student-athletes in transferring.


• Demonstrate an understanding and adhere to NJCAA eligibility and compliance.


• Report facility issues to the Director of Athletics and Recreation in a timely manner.


• Submit uniform and equipment requests to the Director of Athletics and Recreation.


• Coordinate fundraising initiatives for the cross country and track and field programs, in collaboration with the college's Development office.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associate degree required.


• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in coaching high school or intercollegiate cross country or track and field or other related sports. 


• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.


• Knowledge of recruitment, student-athlete development, and cross country or track and field.


• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work nights and weekends.


• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.


• Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required. 


• Valid driver's license required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree preferred.


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience coaching cross country or track and field at the intercollegiate level.


• Demonstrated proficiency with Front Rush recruiting software. 


• Experience recruiting student-athletes in a community college setting.


• Strong ability to build relationships within our recruitment area.


• Robust understanding and demonstrated inclusion of best practices focused on access, equity, student success, and high impact practices. 


• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.