Head Cross-Country Coach and Assistant Track & Field Coach
About The Position
Viterbo University is seeking a Head Coach for Men's and Women's Cross-Country who will also serve as the Assistant Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach. As the head coach of the cross-country program, this person will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to student athletes, organize practices and competitions, and maintain positive interactions with student-athletes, department staff, university colleagues, alumni, and benefactors. As the assistant track & field coach, this person will help support the head track & field coach with coaching and administrative tasks. This is a 10-month, full-time position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience with cross country or track & field as an athlete, coach, educator, or administrator required.
- A valid drivers liecnse with a satisfactory driving record.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship at this time.
Nice To Haves
- master's preferred
Responsibilities
- Organize and oversee all aspects of Viterbo intercollegiate cross-country programs.
- Serve as the assistant track & field coach while serving as primary coach for distance runners.
- Recruit top quality student-athletes to Viterbo University.
- Plan practices, prepare team for competition, coordinate off-season training program.
- Schedule competition, coordinate travel, and manage budget.
- Monitor and foster academic progress of student-athletes.
- Coordinate team involvement with community outreach or service projects.
- Generate booster club support and assist with departmental fund-raisers.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
- Support and adhere to all institutional policies outlined in the employee handbook.
- Teach and embrace the five core values of the NAIA's "Champions of Character" initiative.
- Ensure that all program operations are complaint with Viterbo, NSAA, and NAIA rules
- Attend all required departmental, university, and conference meetings.
- Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Director of Athletics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
