Head Cross Country Coach

Chatham University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Chatham University invites applicants for the position of Head Coach Women’s and Men’s Cross Country. The Head Coach is a member of the administrative staff of Chatham University, reports to the Director of Athletics. This position directly supervises the Assistant Coaches, student support personnel, and student athletes. The Head Cross Country Coach’s is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the Chatham University Cross Country Programs which is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletics Conference (PAC). This includes structural and administrative organization of the program as outlined in the responsibilities listed below.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
minimum of 2 years full-time coaching experience in the college level
computer proficiency
valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively within the University to plan, organize, implement, and follow up on an extensive on-going recruiting effort through written, verbal, and personal contact with student-athletes and their families.
Oversee compliance with NCAA and PAC rules and regulations.
Oversee the appointments and supervision of the assistant coaches and support staff for the cross country programs.
Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athletes’ performances, personal and leadership development
Build a competitive program with strong recruiting both regionally and nationally.
Strategically plan and execute scheduling as well as travel arrangements of conference and non-conference meets and to advance the cross country program and maximize use of financial resources.
Prepare student-athletes for competition through thorough analysis and breakdown of scheduled conference and non-conference opponents.
Develop, recommend, and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs.
Recommend and enforce discipline of student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and misconduct.
Cultivate alumni and other constituents to further the goals of the cross-country program, athletics department, and Chatham University.
Oversee budget and resource management for the softball program.
Coordinate athletic events and programs are planned intentionally to enhance campus community and school pride.
Ensure proper safety precautions are followed at all times.
Ensure adherence to rules, regulations, and policies of all governing bodies (Chatham University, PAC and NCAA)
Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, other coaches, and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department.
Work with other students, faculty, and staff to support the retention of student athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards, support the academic, personal and leadership development of its students.
Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics Director