Part-Time Cross Country/Distance Coach (Adjunct)

Metropolitan State University•Saint Cloud, MN

25d

About The Position

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist head coach with the day-to-day operations of a Division II Track and Field/Cross Country program. Organization of weekly, monthly, and yearly training and skill development plan for the distance events. Student-athlete recruitment – Assist Full Time Staff in the recruitment of prospective student athletes, ability to identify prospective student-athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through initial eligibility process. Organization of practice and training times in coordination with other track and field staff/athletic department staff. Communicate with student-athletes in the distance event group as well as the rest of the team. Assist with athlete development. Assist with promotions and marketing of program. Assist in coordination of home track and field/cross country meets (collegiate and high school) Participate in community service projects and program wide community engagement Fundraising – ability to participate in team organized fundraising efforts throughout the year. Alumni Relations – ability to engage with former members of the track and field program. Compliance – knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, Institutional policies and procedures. Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit. This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s). The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI ) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at www.ifo.org / St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+ , persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Coaching experience and or playing experience at the collegiate level
Understanding of comprehensive duties of collegiate coach
NCAA off-campus recruiting certification or ability to gain certification immediately
Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Collegiate Coaching experience or Playing experience at NCAA DI, DII, or DIII level

Responsibilities

Assist head coach with the day-to-day operations of a Division II Track and Field/Cross Country program.
Organization of weekly, monthly, and yearly training and skill development plan for the distance events.
Student-athlete recruitment – Assist Full Time Staff in the recruitment of prospective student athletes, ability to identify prospective student-athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through initial eligibility process.
Organization of practice and training times in coordination with other track and field staff/athletic department staff.
Communicate with student-athletes in the distance event group as well as the rest of the team.
Assist with athlete development.
Assist with promotions and marketing of program.
Assist in coordination of home track and field/cross country meets (collegiate and high school)
Participate in community service projects and program wide community engagement
Fundraising – ability to participate in team organized fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Alumni Relations – ability to engage with former members of the track and field program.
Compliance – knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, Institutional policies and procedures.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents