Head Coach - Cross Country

EXPIRED

Position:

Head Coach- Cross Country

Department:

Athletics

Position:

Head Coach- Cross Country

Department:

Athletics

Hours per Week: Part-time / Seasonal

Posting Date: July 2024

Founded in 1887, Alverno College (AC) is a four-year, Catholic liberal arts college for
undergraduate women sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis. The college also offers a
robust array of graduate and degree completion programs for women and men. Student learning and
personal and professional development are the central focus of everyone in the Alverno College
community. As Wisconsin’s first designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, Alverno enrolls a highly
diverse student body of virtually every demographic and experience. It is an institution that
has revered tradition and encouraged innovation for more than 130 years.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following information is not meant to be all-inclusive.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director, the head coach will provide vision, leadership, and
oversight for all aspects of the golf program, including coaching; coordinating training; supporting
student-athletes; recruiting; and working within NCAA, Conference, and Alverno College
guidelines. The head coach will be called upon to supervise and coordinate the work of any assistant
coaches, as well as play a major role in fundraising activities for the program. The incumbent will
demonstrate a strong commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes by monitoring
and actively encouraging participants to succeed academically and represent the College with the
utmost integrity. This individual will evaluate talent, contact prospects, and recruit new student-
athletes to Alverno College by working with Admissions. Attend all Conference and Departmental
meetings. Maintain a positive relationship with student-athletes, staff, faculty, volunteers, and fans.
Maintain positive professional relationships with other colleges, professional peers, and organizations
to remain current in trends particular to sport and further develop areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

 Previous coaching and/or playing experience in assigned sport
 Strong communication skills with faculty, staff, students, coaches, officials and the general public
 A commitment to knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
 Must have demonstrated leadership abilities and an understanding of student development,
including the ability to balance student needs and take on an institutional perspective.

 Demonstrated ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student-

athletes, coaches, staff and alumni

 Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to attend practices and events
 Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets the qualifications of an Alverno driver

Rev: 7/10/2020

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Education

Apply on-line at https://www.alverno.edu/jobs/apply/lo...

How to Apply

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references to the online application

Alverno College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity

Rev: 7/10/2020