Head Women’s Cross Country Coach /Assistant Track Coach

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is looking for a dynamic Head Women’s Cross Country Coach /Assistant Track Coach to build on our culture of competitive success in conference and national competition and in the classroom. This position will assist the Director of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Track and Field with all phases of the NCAA Division I programs to help develop our student-athletes to reach their full potential. Examples of what you'll do Plan effective practice sessions and competitive coaching situations for assigned events Effectively teach, mentor, and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a nationally competitive athletic experience Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes and help ensure academic progress and graduation Assist with meet management planning, logistics and operations Assist with administrative functions Adhere to University, Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students, colleagues, university community, alumni, media, and the public The ideal candidates will have expertise and success with cross country and distance events. This position requires an excellent work ethic along with exceptional motivational, teaching/coaching and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions and some international travel. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience coaching or competing in cross country and/or track distance events at a highly competitive level (post high school).
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Established history of coaching NCAA Division I or professional cross country and distance track athletes to successful performance outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach highly skilled student–athletes and have strong recruiting connections.

Responsibilities

Plan effective practice sessions and competitive coaching situations for assigned events
Effectively teach, mentor, and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a nationally competitive athletic experience
Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes
Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes and help ensure academic progress and graduation
Assist with meet management planning, logistics and operations
Assist with administrative functions
Adhere to University, Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations
Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students, colleagues, university community, alumni, media, and the public