Head Cross Country Coach

Position Title: Head Cross Country Coach
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Appointment: Volunteer Stipend

MINISTRY PURPOSE:
In accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12 and Titus 2:7-8 athletic personnel are responsible for
working with and training student athletes who are the next generation of Christian leaders
and equipping them for a life of service to their Savior, homes, churches, vocations, and
communities after they leave college.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head Cross Country Coach will be responsible to direct and oversee a successful cross-
country program that is centered around the mission of University of Toccoa Falls. The
head coach will provide oversight for character and spiritual development, academic
excellence, recruitment, athletic excellence, and various administrative functions for the
Cross Country Program.

TASKS:

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Position Title: Head Cross Country Coach
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Appointment: Volunteer Stipend

MINISTRY PURPOSE:
In accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12 and Titus 2:7-8 athletic personnel are responsible for
working with and training student athletes who are the next generation of Christian leaders
and equipping them for a life of service to their Savior, homes, churches, vocations, and
communities after they leave college.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head Cross Country Coach will be responsible to direct and oversee a successful cross-
country program that is centered around the mission of University of Toccoa Falls. The
head coach will provide oversight for character and spiritual development, academic
excellence, recruitment, athletic excellence, and various administrative functions for the
Cross Country Program.

TASKS:

• Academic Excellence

o

In conjunction with the Athletic Office, communicate expectations with student-
athletes.

o Hold the student-athletes accountable for their academic progress (minimum

2.0)

o Schedule practices and games in such a way as to respect the need for student-

athletes to miss the fewest amount of classes possible (classes cannot be missed
for practice).

o Be in consistent communication with the Athletic Office pertaining to student-

athlete academic progress.

• Recruitment

o Recruit student-athletes who fit into the mission and culture of University of

Toccoa Falls.

o Recruit student-athletes who have a high-level of previous playing experience.

Office of Human Resources
107 Kincaid Dr. MSC 750 Toccoa Falls, GA. 30598 706-886-6831 www.utf.edu

o Meet all recruiting expectations, as determined and set by the Director of

Athletics.
• Athletic Excellence

o Provide a successful off-season conditioning/workout program for the

team.

o Develop a consistent way of teaching and coaching student-athletes in

practice and games.

▪ This should include aspects of spiritual development of

players

o Continually hold student-athletes to a standard of excellence in

practices and games.

o Be able to develop effective communication with your student-athletes.

• Athletic Administration

o Work within the budgetary guidelines as set by the Director of Athletics

and comply with all UTF financial practices and policies.
o Develop the regular-season schedule for the team each year.
o Attend all athletic department staff meetings.
o

In conjunction with the Director of Athletics, coordinate all supply ordering
for your program.

o Coordinate fundraising opportunities for your program.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Spiritually mature Christian in agreement with the college statement of faith and
committed to the vision, mission and values of University of Toccoa Falls.

Proficiency in:
•

written and verbal communication skills, ability to be a team player

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience:

• Demonstrate successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
• Demonstrate successful recruiting abilities.

Office of Human Resources
107 Kincaid Dr. MSC 750 Toccoa Falls, GA. 30598 706-886-6831 www.utf.edu

• Be able to teach and communicate soccer skills and strategies in practice and

games.

• Previous coaching or playing experience at the NCCAA, NAIA, or NCAA level is

preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, lift boxes weighing up to 25
pounds, repeated stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling as needed.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
The UTF application as well as the list of other required application materials can be found
at http://www.utf.edu/employment/. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the
position will remain open until filled. All application materials must be submitted for a
candidate to be considered.

Office of Human Resources
107 Kincaid Dr. MSC 750 Toccoa Falls, GA. 30598 706-886-6831 www.utf.edu

Office of Human Resources
107 Kincaid Dr. MSC 750 Toccoa Falls, GA. 30598 706-886-6831 www.utf.edu

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