Head Coach - Women's Cross Country, Track & Field
About The Position
This position develops and administers the University's NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country and Track program. Responsibilities include coaching and mentoring student-athletes, program development, recruiting, public relations, community involvement, and administrative duties, in compliance with university, conference, and NCAA regulations. The position is regular full-time, 40 hours per week, year-round, with work hours varying by season. The coach plans and leads practices and conditioning in coordination with strength and conditioning staff; provides instruction and motivation; evaluates student-athlete performance; and supports student-athlete development and well-being. The role also oversees program administration, NCAA eligibility and compliance, team travel, scheduling, alumni and fundraising activities, academic monitoring, equipment and facility oversight, and media and public relations. It supervises direct and indirect reports, manages resources and performance, and contributes to hiring and ongoing operational improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; equivalent professional experience may substitute at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.
- Five years of related experience.
- NCAA Division I cross country/track coaching experience.
- Head coaching experience.
- Fundraising experience.
- International competition and/or coaching experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Northwest region as it pertains to recruiting.
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.
- Two or more years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Ability to travel throughout the academic year and summer.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with a diverse workforce and student-athlete population.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to motivate student-athletes and staff.
- Ability to work independently and with attention to detail.
- Ability to build and manage teams effectively.
- Ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Valid driver's license.
- CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a related field such as Physical Education, Recreation, or Sports Administration.
- College-level and/or Division I cross country playing and/or coaching experience.
- International playing and/or coaching experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop sport-specific systems, strategies, and instructional opportunities to help student-athletes improve and achieve individual and team goals.
- Evaluate student-athletes' strengths and deficiencies and provide individual skill instruction, supervision, and motivation.
- Plan and coordinate annual, seasonal, monthly, weekly, and daily practices, including conditioning programs coordinated with strength and conditioning staff.
- Oversee practice sessions and incorporate sport strategies and student-athlete-specific learning opportunities.
- Foster an environment that develops the whole person and coordinate with athletic training and strength and conditioning staff on injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention.
- Oversee NCAA compliance forms and records, eligibility information, and student-athlete education about NCAA rules.
- Coordinate team travel and logistics, practice and meeting schedules, video reviews, and seasonal scheduling with relevant Athletics staff.
- Plan and oversee approved alumni and fundraising events and activities.
- Coordinate with the Academic Coordinator to monitor student-athletes' academic performance, progress, and graduation.
- Coordinate with the Equipment Manager and Athletics Facilities staff to monitor equipment, sport facilities, and locker rooms, and arrange repairs, replacements, or orders as needed.
- Maintain awareness of issues affecting the athletic program and work with the SID on media relations, public relations, promotion, and awards.
- Review program goals and outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and pursue more efficient methods and processes.
- Participate annually in Title IX education training.
- Oversee recruitment, including researching, scouting, evaluating, and contacting prospective student-athletes in compliance with applicable rules.
- Collaborate with university and department staff on compliant official and unofficial campus visits.
- Build relationships with high school and junior college officials, amateur club coaches, and coaches in the sport's national governing body.
- Develop, maintain, and use recruit databases for decision-making, assessments, evaluations, and program review.
- Meet at least monthly with direct reports, manage performance, support effective management of indirect reports, and create team-development and recognition opportunities.
- Manage resources and budgets effectively, meet operational targets, develop solutions, and continuously improve operations.
- Support hiring efforts that meet operational and mission needs.
- Comply with NCAA rules and regulations and acknowledge compliance as part of the evaluation process.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the department.
Benefits
- Relocation reimbursement eligibility.
- Signing bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
