Head Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching and program planning, and also includes recruiting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport

• Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety

• Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities

• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to administer program as head coach including:

• Contract and manage PT (seasonal) assistant coaches

• Determine strategy, identify and actively recruit prospective student athletes

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching and program planning, and also includes recruiting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport

• Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety

• Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities

• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to administer program as head coach including:

• Contract and manage PT (seasonal) assistant coaches

• Determine strategy, identify and actively recruit prospective student athletes

• Manage fiscally sound operating budgets

• Maintain appropriate, professional office hours during the year 

• Maintain an office space suitable for hosting recruits

• Work cooperatively with departmental personnel, attend staff and MIAC meetings and activities, and represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni,  media, and general public

• Know and comply with all applicable NCAA and MIAC rules

• All other duties as requested

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the:  Assistant Vice President and Athletic Director

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following budgets:  financial analyst for M and W Cross Country operating budgets = $14K, $15K

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Great communicator with the ability to lead staff, connect with student athletes and prospective student athletes/recruits

• Experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds

• Familiarity with financial management/good practices

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years previous coaching experience or competitive college play as an athlete

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree

• 5+ years college coaching experience

• Previous college recruiting experience

• Familiarity with Front Rush (recruiting tool) or similar platform

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

• Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for sport, recruiting, or departmental activities

• Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs on an occasional basis

• Requires the ability to travel off campus during the season (locations dependent upon schedule)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months a year

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range:  $47,000 per year

Full-Time Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition waiver

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application .

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