Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Outdoor Track

EXPIRED

Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Outdoor Track

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months Per Year : 12

Employment Status : Full-Time

Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Outdoor Track

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months Per Year : 12

Employment Status : Full-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Position Description

The Head Coach for Women’s and Men’s Cross Country and Outdoor Track oversees all aspects of the women’s and men’s cross country and outdoor (distance events) track program to include the physical, mental, and social development of the individual student-athletes.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and implement effective practices and training programs to support competitive excellence.
• Recruit and retain high caliber student-athletes who reflect the values of Seattle University
• Encourage and actively support academic success, persistence to graduation, and holistic student athlete development consistent with The Redhawk Experience (TREx).
• Collaborate with academic, sports medicine and strength and conditioning to support whole student-athlete development and well-being.
• Manage competition scheduling.
• Lead the program with integrity, constantly cultivating a culture of compliance. Complete all rules compliance and NCAA membership related obligations and responsibilities.
• Consistently represent the university, the Athletics department, and the program in a professional manner and as a community ambassador.
• Working closely with athletics development, cultivate donors and supporters.
• Assist and participate with departmental fundraising and public relations efforts and/or promotion of Seattle University Athletics.
• Administer the program’s budget and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses.
• Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and five years of NCAA Division I coaching and recruiting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• The ability and willingness to exercise discretion and have sound professional judgement is required. Must be an effective teacher and motivator.
• In support of the university’s mission, vision, and values, successful candidates must demonstrate a willingness to support and engage diversity, inclusion, and gender equity as a central component of anti-racist athletics participation and Jesuit education of the whole person.
• Required to complete Coaches Recruiting Certification, annually. Additionally, adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification is required and must be maintained for the entire duration of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with three to seven years’ experience successfully coaching, recruiting and scheduling at the NCAA Division I level.
• An understanding of and appreciation for the culture and recruiting networks of the West Coast and the state of Washington is preferred.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance:

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance:

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/