Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country

EXPIRED

Job Summary

The Head Coach provides leadership of all activities related to the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country program including recruitment, runner development, monitoring academic performance, discipline, and social development of student-athletes.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Recruits quality prospective student-athletes.
• Plans short- and long-term team objectives. Prepares, attends and conducts practice sessions. Teaches individual and group race skills and techniques.
• Develops and implements race strategy and position assignments.
• Develops and manages the program operating budget to ensure program alignment with fiscal allocation. Monitors revenues and expenses, approves all purchases.
• Monitors academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans when needed.
• Monitors and maintains discipline and conduct of athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Promotes the athletic program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.

Job Summary

The Head Coach provides leadership of all activities related to the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country program including recruitment, runner development, monitoring academic performance, discipline, and social development of student-athletes.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Recruits quality prospective student-athletes.
• Plans short- and long-term team objectives. Prepares, attends and conducts practice sessions. Teaches individual and group race skills and techniques.
• Develops and implements race strategy and position assignments.
• Develops and manages the program operating budget to ensure program alignment with fiscal allocation. Monitors revenues and expenses, approves all purchases.
• Monitors academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans when needed.
• Monitors and maintains discipline and conduct of athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Promotes the athletic program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
• Complies with all University and ASUN Conference regulations, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and ASUN Conference rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations and participation in the annual NCAA continuing education programs including passing the NCAA certification test, if applicable. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Other Job Duties

• Travels throughout the country and internationally as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain within three months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the country.
• Five years of full-time coaching experience in higher education athletics.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Four years of full-time professional coaching experience in a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of all aspects of the sport and the ability to teach/coach collegiate student-athletes toward acquisition of those skills.
• Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations and a strong commitment to maintain compliance with those rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate recruiting practices and an ability to identify athletic and academic talent.
• Knowledge of student-athlete intellectual, emotional and social development and an ability to guide athletes toward successful completion of an undergraduate degree while participating in intercollegiate athletics.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer first aid and CPR/AED.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to use independent judgment and remain flexible while prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a diverse group of staff, faculty, students and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.