Head Coach, M/W Cross Country/Track & Field

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Position Title:                          Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and                                                       Track & Field

Department:                             Athletics

Reports to:                               Director of Athletics

Work Hours:                             As Required

Status:                                      Part-time; Seasonal (Year-Round Recruiting                                                                  Responsibilities)

FSLA Classification:                  Exempt

Creation/Revision Date:           November 2023

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MISSION

Rosemont College is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to academic excellence and fostering joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, the ability to make reasoned moral decisions, and a sense of responsibility to serve others in our global society. 

 

Rooted in Catholicism, Rosemont welcomes all faiths and is guided by the principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus to meet the needs of the time. 

 

Rosemont College values: Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person; Diversity with a commitment to building an international community; Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion; Care for the Earth as our common home. 

 

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the head coach will be responsible for the organization, management and development of the Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country teams. This individual must have strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills to teach/coach, recruit, and deal with others both inside and outside the College.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE*

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions which, are not listed in any particular order of importance or significance: 

• Recruiting: identifies prospective student-athletes qualified for admission to Rosemont College; effectively communicates with prospective student-athletes; effectively communicates and coordinates recruitment efforts with the Athletic Department Recruiting Coordinator and Rosemont's Office of Admissions.
• Coaching/Student-Athlete Experience: demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to develop, sport skills, strategies and philosophy; promotes student-athlete welfare and provides appropriate mentoring to student-athletes and assistant coach.
• Program Administration: operates within all College, Colonial State Athletic Conference and NCAA DIII guidelines; schedules practices; maintains inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies; carry out team travel according to established policies and procedures; effectively communicates within the Department and with the College community on matters pertaining to program. Will work with the Department of Athletics to secure playing and practice facilities off campus for the team.
• Supervision: identifies, hires, trains and evaluates assistant coach(es) for both Men’s and Women’s teams, including volunteers; ensures that assistant coach(es)/volunteers adhere to all College, Colonial State Athletic Conference and NCAA DIII guidelines.

 

* PLEASE NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibility, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent required. Master's degree preferred.
• Two to three years’ experience in coaching at the college level or significant experience coaching at the high school or club level, or equivalent required and/or collegiate playing experience. Experience in start-up programs a plus.
• Ability to recruit outstanding student-athletes to a strong academic environment.
• Ability to effectively teach and coach students in both a team and individual setting.
• A commitment to providing a positive role model and leadership to the team as well as excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the College and its programs, personnel, and philosophies.
• Must possess a current driver's license valid in the State of Pennsylvania and a driving record insurable by the College's insurer.
• Successful clearance of a criminal history record check.

 

EQUIPMENT USED AND ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly utilizes sport specific equipment to instruct student-athletes. Requires knowledge of courts, netting and playing areas to maintain safe and effective practice and competition spaces. Coordinate with the Department of Athletics if any issues are identified. 
• Regularly  Works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Routinely  Exposed to outdoor weather and temperature extremes
• Occasionally Exposed to extreme noise level
• Regularly  Exposed to indoor conditions
• Occasionally  The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.         

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly completing consistent and ongoing movement tasks for sport: skill demonstration, practicing with student-athletes during small group or lesson times. 

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly travels for in-season competition with the team.
• Routinely  travels for recruiting purposes and events.

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Rosemont College is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

 

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