Cross Country Coach

Tennessee Board of Regents•Tullahoma, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Motlow State Community College is seeking a Cross Country Coach for its Moore County campus. This part-time position is responsible for managing the Cross-Country program within the guidelines set by the Athletic Director, NJCAA, and TCCAA rules. The coach will assess student-athlete skills, recruit motivated students, and ensure each athlete is on a path to graduate, competes at a high level, and remains financially and academically eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution.
At least 1 year previous collegiate or professional level competitive coaching / playing experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution.
Three years previous collegiate or professional level competitive coaching / playing experience.
Knowledge of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) rules.
Strong working knowledge of NJCAA and TCCAA Rules and understanding of all NJCAA and TCCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA, student-athletes and student programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues and other stakeholders to facilitate student and program success.

Responsibilities

Manage Cross-Country program within confines set by Athletic Director, the NJCAA and the TCCAA rules.
Work within the confines of the existing program budget as determined by the athletic director.
Compile, prepare and submit all reports or proper documents required for management of the program, student-athletes and student-athlete transfers within established timelines.
Adhere to NJCAA and TCCAA rules. Report any activities or situations that may be violations of Motlow policies, and NJCAA or TCCAA rules to the Athletic Director immediately.
Organize and direct team activities, including practice, conditioning, study hall, and all game-day activities.
Organize and conduct team activities that benefit surrounding communities.
Motivate student-athletes to perform at their peak level on the court or field and in the classroom.
Secure personnel and equipment to film games and keep accurate game statistics.
Conduct in-season and offseason planning, including scheduling, equipment, student-athlete financial aid, student-athlete eligibility, road-trip accommodations, etc. in a timely manner as determined by the Athletic Director.
Assist the Sports Information Director with promotion of their program through media interviews, updated statistics, photo opportunities, etc.
Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Motlow State on the court and field as well as in the community.
Cultivate relationships with high schools that support and enhance recruiting of high-caliber student-athletes.
Recruit student-athletes, while complying with all NJCAA and TCCAA rules, who are motivated to become the best they can be on and off the court or field and who are motivated to graduate from Motlow State.
Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes.
Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone throughout the recruitment process.