Head Coach Cross Country & Track and Field

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Job Title:  Head Coach – NCAA Sport                                                                             Effective Date:  August 29, 2022

Department:  Athletics                                                                                                       Division: Not Applicable

Supervisor:  Vice President & Director of Athletics (or designee)                              Schedule:   Regular, FT, 12m, hours may vary

FLSA Classification:    Exempt                                                                                           IPEDS Classification:   27

Job Title:  Head Coach – NCAA Sport                                                                             Effective Date:  August 29, 2022

Department:  Athletics                                                                                                       Division: Not Applicable

Supervisor:  Vice President & Director of Athletics (or designee)                              Schedule:   Regular, FT, 12m, hours may vary

FLSA Classification:    Exempt                                                                                           IPEDS Classification:   27

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading, managing and administering all aspects of the sport in accordance with NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations while:  1) creating an atmosphere where graduation is facilitated through participation in intercollegiate athletics, 2) teaching student-athletes to be productive citizens who contribute to society for life, and 3) winning championships.  Traditional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  1) coaching effectively in practice and competition, 2) energetic and engaged recruiting, 3) promoting an atmosphere of compliance and student-athlete academic performance, 4) scheduling and budget management, 5) fundraising, 6) program organization, 7) teaching life skills to student-athletes and 8) engaging the university and local community by building relationships with constituent group members and by personal and team participation in community service activities.  The head coach must have a philosophy that maintains a competitive Division II program that values the educational and personal well-being of its student-athletes while emphasizing the university and athletics department mission, vision, core values and culture.  Supervise staff if applicable.  Conduct sport camps as desired.

Duties/Responsibilities:   

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation .                                                                                                                                                

• Practice and Competition – Lead all efforts to teach student-athletes the techniques and tactics of the sport, demonstrate techniques of the sport, evaluate student-athlete and team performance, teach and engage student-athletes in appropriate strength and conditioning techniques, develop practice and competition plans, scout opposing teams (if applicable to the sport), develop competition schedules that will prepare the team for conference and NCAA championship success.
• Recruiting – Lead all efforts to recruit prospective student-athletes who are:  admissible to the university, NCAA qualifiers, good citizens who will represent the program well, motivated to graduate from Drury and excellent athletes in the sport.
• Compliance – Promote an atmosphere of compliance for everyone who is directly and indirectly associated with the sport, comply with NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations.
• Student-Athlete Academic Performance – Support student-athlete graduation by:  monitoring student-athletes academic performance; implementing appropriate study hall, class checking and grade checking programs; partnering with faculty, tutors, mentors, advisors and other university staff to support the academic performance of student-athletes; and implementing appropriate practice and competition limitations as needed for student-athletes who are not performing adequately in the classroom.
• Budget – Manage the budget so the program functions within the operating budget allocated by the university and any money raised to supplement the operating budget.
• Supervise Staff (if applicable) – Recruit qualified applicants for positions, assign job duties, evaluate staff job performance, mentor staff members.
• Fundraising – Collaborate with athletics department and advancement staff for fundraising events and promotional activities, secure donations needed to supplement the sport operating budget as necessary.
• Student-Athlete Development – Supplement the education student-athletes receive in the classroom by teaching them life skills that will help them be productive citizens for life, support student-athlete development programming conducted by the athletics department and university.
• Community Engagement – Promote a positive image of the program and the university by building relationships with constituent group members and by personal and team participation in community service activities; maintain positive relations with various media outlets, community groups, university departments and athletics department staff members.
• Sports Camps – Organize and conduct sports camps as desired.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• An understanding of, and commitment to the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, when properly implemented, can play in the educational development of Drury student-athletes
• Possession of a thorough knowledge of the sport, a sophisticated understanding of coaching strategies, and an ability to enhance athlete development
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage team dynamics
• Budget management experience 
• Ability to recruit qualified student-athletes to an academically competitive institution
• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Ability to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and monitor the activities of all assistant coaches and other individuals directly and indirectly involved with the program 
• Ability to work successfully with other departments and constituency groups on campus and in the community
• Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes academically and athletically 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
• Commitment to working with multicultural populations and an awareness of issues affecting women, minorities and international student-athletes
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours
• Ability to travel for work-related activities (e.g., competitions and recruiting)
• Attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the big picture
• Strong organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize workload and meet short-term deadlines on a regular basis
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to supervise assigned staff
• Ability to manage competition scheduling and budgets, fundraise and teaching life skills to student-athletes
• Proficiency with appropriate computer applications and general office equipment and software
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of experience teaching and coaching the sport
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's 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.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:

• Free tuition for your whole family - a benefit worth up to $15-30k per year per family member
• Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
• Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
• Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
• Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus