Head Coach, Cross Country

EXPIRED

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.

Description

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of a competitive Division I Men's and Women's Cross Country program including, but not limited to, coaching, recruiting, and program administration.

Essential Job Duties

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.

Description

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of a competitive Division I Men's and Women's Cross Country program including, but not limited to, coaching, recruiting, and program administration.

Essential Job Duties

• Coach and administer the Men's and Women's Cross Country programs;
• Recruit athletically- and academically-qualified Division I student athletes;
• Organize, schedule, and conduct practices and competitions;
• Encourage a commitment to academic excellence;
• Manage a budget and fundraise for the program;
• Ensure program compliance with all college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
To be determined.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
• Master’s degree is preferred;
• Previous collegiate running and/or coaching experience is required;
• Strong, working knowledge of the sport’s skills and training methods is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Working knowledge of computer (PC) applications;
• Ability to identify and recruit outstanding student-athletes to the college;
• Effective public relations and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues;
• Organizational skills;
• Audio/visual skills;
• Knowledge of NCAA, ASUN, and university rules, regulations, and compliance.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume and provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.