Cross Country Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in any combination of: Program design/implementation (e.g., program development, sport-specific training plans, implementation of conditioning programs, etc.).
• Instruction (e.g., leading individual/team sessions, equipment use safety, etc.).
• Performance training (e.g., speed/agility/quickness, endurance/cardiovascular conditioning, performance testing and athlete assessments, etc.).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in cross-country coaching in any combination of: Coaching (e.g. head coach, assistant coach, running/endurance, camp/clinic instructor).
• Athletic administration (e.g., team travel coordination, equipment management, scheduling practices/competitions, etc.).
• Recruitment (e.g., evaluating athletic talent, coordinating campus visits, etc.).
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds as required to perform the essential functions of the Strength & Conditioning Coach role.
• Valid driver’s license for operating a college-owned vehicles, including passenger vans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite for reporting, tracking, and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, flexible, and manage stressful situations.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job responsibilities.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of procedures to be followed in the event of an athletic related emergency.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes while promoting academic success, accountability, sportsmanship, and competitive growth.
• Plan and oversee practices, workouts, competitions, team travel, schedules, equipment needs, and daily program operations.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress, eligibility, and compliance with Cleveland State Community College (CSCC), TCCAA (Tennessee Community College Athletic Association), and NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with student-athletes, Athletics staff, Admissions, Compliance, and campus partners.
• Maintain accurate program records, submit required reports and documentation, manage budget requests, and maintain expenditure records.
• Represent CSCC Athletics professionally through competitions, recruiting activities, and community engagement.
• Host at least one home Cross Country event each season and generate a minimum of $5,000 annually through fundraising efforts.
• Develop and implement safe, structured strength and conditioning programs focused on strength, mobility, endurance, injury prevention, and sport-specific performance.
• Collaborate with coaches and athletic training staff to support student-athlete readiness, performance, and return-to-play needs.
• Supervise training sessions to ensure proper technique, safety, accountability, and effective use of equipment.
• Coordinate preseason, in-season, and offseason conditioning plans while maintaining organized schedules and communication.
• Maintain the Mark Smith Performance Center, including equipment organization, maintenance, and inventory records.
• Attend all college functions as required.
• Provide operational support for athletics events, including banquets, fundraisers, and youth clinics.
• Maintain flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
• The appointee may be required to achieve additional skill, knowledge, or credential levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.