Head Track & Cross Country Coach (29278)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY•Ottawa, KS

About The Position

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas. Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the administration of a University athletic program including the recruitment of student athletes, team scheduling and programming, public relations, academic support, and the retention of student athletes. Supervises assistant and student coaches. Extensive travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Qualified candidates must have significant and successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level with head coaching experience highly preferred.
Requires a person with a strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and a dedication to instilling the Champions of Character values into their coaching style and expectations of players.
Proven Recruitment success.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.
Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel, alumni, and members of the off- campus community.

Responsibilities

Lead the recruiting process of prospective student athletes for a specific team.
Assist them with required information for admission to the school.
Provide continuing conversations and contacts to prospective student/athletes.
Guide them through the enrollment process.
Coordinate the process for signing each athlete’s letter of intent once they commit to OU.
Recruit student athletes that are a “good fit” with the University as well as to the athletic team.
Meet enrollment targets including the retention of student athletes.
Work as a member of a recruitment team through support of the processes and goals of the admissions, financial aid, business and registrar’s offices.
Streamline enrollment processes to provide an efficient and smooth transition for the prospective athlete.
Provide for strong public relations both internally as well as to external constituencies.
Provide leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members.
Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the College.
Initiate and follow a team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student athlete and the team.
Provide regular support and direction to student athletes.
Make retention of student athletes a goal and priority.
Collaboration with and support of other coaches and personnel within the athletic department.
Provide consistent programs and goals across all OU athletic teams.
Develop the specific sport’s team budget and manage expenses during the year to assure that they remain within approved funding levels.
Additionally, adhere to KCAC and NAIA regulations and guidelines.
Provide a strong academic emphasis and support of academics through your leadership and activities of the athletic team.
Be mindful of the contribution the student-athletes make to the College community including academic performance and participation in and contribution to non-athletic activities.
Fulfills commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics which may include game day management, administrative and/or teaching responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned
Manage your staff consistent with university personnel policies.
Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly.
Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.