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Head Cross Country Coach

Job Overview

The Head Cross Country Coach will recruit competitive NJCAA D2 student athletes on local, regional, state and national levels. The Coach will manage and supervise all aspects of student athletes and their development academically, athletically and socially.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree
Established record of successful experience teaching and coaching college-level Cross Country.
Demonstrated success in recruiting student-athletes capable of succeeding academically and athletically.
Proven ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with students, administration and community.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:
Serve as the college’s head cross country coach.
Recruit quality student athletes (academically and athletically) while meeting the standards set to ensure college and NJCAA compliance and success.
Ensure the cross country teams compete at a high-level culminating in conference, region and national championships.
Maintain established individual and team GPA goals transferring as NJCAA qualifiers or completers. Monitor pace and progress through documented and scheduled study halls, assigned tutors, faculty conversations, and review of weekly and semester grades.
Set expectations and develop strategies to increase athletic programs’ fundraising, engagement and visibility in the community leading to increased support.
Ensure new and transfer students are eligible for competition in the NJCAA.
Ensure timely advising and registration of all student athletes registered before the first class day of term which impacts eligibility.
Ensure athletic teams will maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or above.
Ensure 100% of student athletes who participate in cross country, graduate with an associate’s degree or complete desired academic pathway.

Recruit and maintain adequate team size to manage for injury and attrition and stay within allocated scholarships budgeted for the athletic program.
Prepare and manage the annual operating and scholarship budgets.
Responsible for athletic space management and practice preparation.
Maintain the integrity of the facility and equipment in cooperation with athletic personnel.
Responsible for all aspects of meet travel, including scheduling.
Supports college activities and special events through attendance and/or participation.
Use interpersonal skills and make sound judgments.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.