Head Track & Cross Country Coach

Head Track & Cross Country Coach

Title:
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Vice President: Athletics
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Characteristics of Job:

The responsibilities of the Head Track & Cross Country Coach are to conduct all aspects of the programs within the
philosophy and guidelines set forth by Union Commonwealth University, the NAIA, and the Appalachian Athletic
Conference. The expectations of the head coach include but are not limited to: commitment to the mission of Union
Commonwealth University, meeting the established recruiting and retention goals set by the institution, scheduling and
conducting of practices, budget oversight, travel planning, fund raising, and completion of other duties as assigned by the
Executive Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will be responsible for supervision of any full-time, part-time, graduate,
volunteer or student assistants in addition to student-athletes, student managers and work study students assigned to the
program.

Head Track & Cross Country Coach

Title:
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Vice President: Athletics
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Characteristics of Job:

The responsibilities of the Head Track & Cross Country Coach are to conduct all aspects of the programs within the
philosophy and guidelines set forth by Union Commonwealth University, the NAIA, and the Appalachian Athletic
Conference. The expectations of the head coach include but are not limited to: commitment to the mission of Union
Commonwealth University, meeting the established recruiting and retention goals set by the institution, scheduling and
conducting of practices, budget oversight, travel planning, fund raising, and completion of other duties as assigned by the
Executive Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will be responsible for supervision of any full-time, part-time, graduate,
volunteer or student assistants in addition to student-athletes, student managers and work study students assigned to the
program.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Team/Individual Instructions
   

a. Implement team and individual practices/development programs.
 Team practice sessions
 Team film sessions
 Team conditioning sessions
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Individual development workout and/or film sessions
Individual conditioning sessions

1. Recruit and maintain the assigned roster size for each year.
   

a. Recruiting is art of attracting, engaging, assessing, and onboarding talent for

the Track & Cross Country program.

1. Other Responsibilities
   

70%

25%

5%

a. Comply with all policies of Union Commonwealth University and the Department of Athletics.
b. Monitor the academic progress of student athletes in the Track & Cross Country program.
c. Budget oversight for the Track & Cross Country program.
d. Monitor the social behavior of all coaches and student-athletes in the Track & Cross Country program.
e. Perform all travel associated with student-athlete recruiting and day-to-day operation of the Track & Cross

Country program.

f. Participate in community and campus life opportunities.
g. Assist the Director of Sports Communications with marketing and promotions materials.
h. Retain and graduate a satisfactory number of recruited student athletes.
i. Provide a program that is complimentary to the mission of Union Commonwealth University.
j. Perform duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
 Valid Driver’s License
 Minimum 3-5 years of track coaching experience; Head or Assistant coaching experience at collegiate level preferred
 Demonstrated knowledge of NAIA rules, the Appalachian Athletic Conference and a commitment to the academic

development of student-athletes required.

Additional Requirements:

 Background check required

Application Information

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and list of references with phone numbers to:

Athletics
Union Commonwealth University,
310 College Street, CPO Box D-22
Barbourville, KY 40906

Email applications are welcome and should be sent to: cbutler@unionky.edu

Union Commonwealth University (the "University") is committed to maintaining an educational, employment, and business
environment free of all forms of discrimination. The University provides full and equal access to its educational services,
classes, and programs without regard to and prohibits discrimination based on the protected characteristics of age (40 and
older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including transgender status, gender identity or expression),
pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status,
genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, status as a
smoker or nonsmoker, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, or because an individual is perceived to have one
or more of the foregoing characteristics, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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