Head Coach Track and Cross Country
Job Description Job Description This position’s primary functions are to recruit and train student-athletes; promote and fundraise; schedule games; and organize and direct the day-to-day activities for an intercollegiate athletics program. EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE Adhere to institutional, conference and national governing bodies policies and procedures Act as a role model within and outside the institution Perform duties as workload necessitates Maintain a positive and respectful attitude Communicate regularly with supervisor about Department issues Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload Consistently report to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position Meet Department productivity standards ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Recruit, train, scout and instruct student-athletes as necessary to build a competitive athletic program Monitor, reward and correct academic performance as necessary and feasible to encourage academic success and maintain eligibility Manage program budgets within assigned guidelines Plan and implement fundraising activities in accordance with institutional policies and procedures Manage and coordinate scheduling, including travel, officials, support personnel, etc. for practices, contests, games, or matches Coordinate and implement promotional activities to provide visibility, encourage attendance, and otherwise bring positive attention to the program, the Athletics Department and the institution Attend meetings, events, seminars, conferences, etc. in support of departmental and institutional goals SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises support staff directly involved in managing the day-to-day operations of an intercollegiate athletics program. Support staff may be full or part-time, and may include volunteer and/or paid assistant coaches, student assistants, student managers and other program staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the institutional policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and / or Experience – Bachelor's degree in a related major from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred Communication / Language Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to independently resolve problems. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid State Issued Drivers License Computer Literacy / General Office Equipment Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT Regularly Sit Talk or hear Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Frequently Use hands and/or fingers Reach with hands and arms Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb Stand and walk Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Outside weather conditions Occasionally Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds Vision Close vision Ability to adjust focus Noise Moderate to loud Stress Moderate to High Normal Work Schedule Flexible depending on event Evening and weekend hours
