Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach

Husson University•Bangor, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head XC and Track and Field coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for both the men’s and women’s XC and the men’s and women’s Track and Field programs. The Head XC and Track and Field Coach will be responsible for instructing students in the areas of the sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree required
Three years successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level
Working knowledge of coaching all aspects of both cross country and track and field.
The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software
The ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team.
The skills to function well in a variety of roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on-campus and off-campus communities.
The ability to work successfully in a highly competitive, NCAA Division III, collegiate environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
head coaching experience preferred
Coaching licenses, certification, and badges preferred

Responsibilities

Instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback to students
Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies with regards to skill instruction and tactical strategies
Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan to include recruiting qualified collegiate student-athletes.
Design and execute a competitive schedule
Monitor and provide input and instruction regarding the strength and conditioning program for the team
Oversee the management of team operating and fundraising budgets.
Organize team travel arrangements including meals, hotels, and transportation
Participate in department wide and sport specific fundraising efforts
Provide leadership in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes
Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success
Monitor the conduct of the student-athletes with NCAA, NAC, department and team expectations
Oversee assistant coaching staff
Work with the Director of Athletic Facilities in monitoring all athletic facilities used by the program.
Develop agreements with local entities for practice facilities; UMaine, Bangor, Saxl Park, etc.