Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Assistant Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coaching Instructor
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Posted Date: Aug 27, 2024
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Expired Date: Sep 06, 2024Posted Date: Aug 27, 2024
Expired Date: Sep 06, 2024
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Job Title
Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Assistant Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coaching Instructor
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Assistant Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coaching Instructor
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The Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country / Assistant Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coaching Instructor (“Coach”) collaborates with the Director of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country Coaching Instructor (“Director”) in providing support for the organization of the program and implementation of meet and practice plans. This includes, but is not limited to communication with athletes, preparation of facilities, distribution and care of equipment, scouting opponents, and film breakdown. The Coach will provide support for the players’ academic success, and track academic progress as needed. The Coach facilitates communication with a number of constituents, which include faculty, academic advisors, assistant deans, and parents. Internally, the Coach works with the Equipment and Facilities staff, Athletic Trainers, and Assistant ADs when necessary.
The Coach supports the Director to provide coaching instruction and administrative support to other coaches and administrative staff while ensuring compliance with all related governing bodies including the
NCAA
,
OAC
Conference and institutional regulations. The Coach will also have direct responsibilities for the coordination of recruitment of prospective student athletes and supervise graduate assistants and part time coaches as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitate practice time to include such responsibilities as implementing drills and meet plans into practices, offering input for meet strategies. Coach will assist athletes in the learning process, and keep track of their punctuality and participation in practices when needed.
Serve as the primary contact for the men and women’s cross country program as administered by the Director. All matters related specifically to the cross country program will be directed towards the Associate Head Coach.
Implement and lead elements of practices and meets to include preparation, effective execution of drills, one-on-one development work with athletes as warranted and fulfillment of game day responsibilities.
Assist the Director with the development of strategies for a successful program including well-organized practice plans and participation in the development and execution of meet strategies. Specifically lead the aforementioned criteria during the fall track & field practice schedule, as well during the indoor and outdoor competition seasons.
Oversee and responsible for the cross country budget and purchasing items.
Assist with the monitoring of academic progress and meet with individual student-athletes to ensure academic success and compliance with university and
NCAA
academic standards.
Mentor student-athletes as to proper conduct and decorum.
Actively support the Director’s philosophy and assist in communicating this philosophy with all stakeholders.
Coordinate the evaluation and recruitment of prospective student-athletes, and the tracking of them through the Slate system for the cross country program.
Advise and lead staff and student athletes in developing and implementing official visit itineraries for prospective student-athletes in compliance with
NCAA
requirements.
Assist in the development of community outreach programs, and promotional activities in collaboration with internal staff, and assist in approved fundraising activity as designated by the director.
Organize and manage fall cross country practices.
Coordinate all administrative requirements for the team including travel arrangements and itineraries for the cross country program.
Work in conjunction with the Director and the Strength and Conditioning Instructor to design and implement targeted development and training programs appropriate to the specific needs of athletes and teams.
Attend rules education, sessions and complete necessary forms for compliance upon request.
Follow proper procedures for purchasing and resource allocation and monitor spending.
Supervise part-time staff within the program as assigned.
Lead in the coordination of student-athlete tryouts and selection.
Attend athletic department meetings and collaborate with the Director and Athletics’ department leadership on schedules, programs and engagement.
Participate in pre-season and post-season meetings and programs as appropriate.
Develop and provide instructor-led rules training to the team, athletic department and others upon request.
Represent department and institution to internal and external constituents. Responsible for positive public relations and communications with constituents.
Work closely with athletic trainers and follow injury and drug testing protocols.
Follow all University, Conference, and
NCAA
policies and regulations.
Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.e. rosters, physicals, officials’ ratings).
Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.e. officials, opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.).
Dress appropriately and professionally for games, practices, recruit/family visits and other school/athletic functions.
Foster school spirit by promoting other sports.
Maintain fair, consistent, and appropriate relationships with student athletes.
Maintain composure and exemplary conduct during practice and games.
Participate in all division of student affairs and athletics training and professional development programs and coaching staff meetings.
All other duties as assigned by the Director.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of one (1) year of collegiate coaching experience or two (2) years successful coaching experience as a head or assistant coach in high school or club teams or equivalent.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain certifications in
CPR
and
AED
.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies.
Must understand and comply with
NCAA
, Conference and University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of three (3) years of collegiate coaching experience as head or assistant coach
Demonstrated ability to motivate students in a positive manner.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize effectively, teach fundamentals and techniques associated with the sport and experience with teams that are competitive and show evidence of being well coached.
Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership and to serve as a positive role model as a coach and colleague.
Successful prior participation in the sport at the high school, college, club or professional level.
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
Extensive travel involved. University core business hours are generally 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. However, this position will require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on the nature of competitive and recruiting schedules.
Physical Requirements
Ability to demonstrate the physical movements of the sport. Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other office locations and to verbally communicate and exchange information.
Hours
Full Time
FLSA
Exempt (Salary)
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, 10-month position. Starting salary will be $40,000 – $45,000 commensurate with experience. This position offers a generous Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children.
About John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
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John Carroll University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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