Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach

Job Description

Position Title: Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Department: Athletics
Position Status: Part-Time
Reports To: Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Last Revision Date: May 2024

OHCC Mission Statement: Oak Hills Cristian College is a Christian academic community whose
mission is to provide biblically centered higher education which contributes to growth toward
Christlikeness and prepares students for effective service in their homes, careers, churches, and
communities.

Purpose: Oak Hills Christian College athletics exists to enhance the mission of the college by
encouraging student athletes to grow in their faith, while pursuing academic and athletic excellence with
the ultimate goal of glorifying God and impacting the world for Him.

Job Description

Position Title: Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Department: Athletics
Position Status: Part-Time
Reports To: Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)
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Last Revision Date: May 2024

OHCC Mission Statement: Oak Hills Cristian College is a Christian academic community whose
mission is to provide biblically centered higher education which contributes to growth toward
Christlikeness and prepares students for effective service in their homes, careers, churches, and
communities.

Purpose: Oak Hills Christian College athletics exists to enhance the mission of the college by
encouraging student athletes to grow in their faith, while pursuing academic and athletic excellence with
the ultimate goal of glorifying God and impacting the world for Him.

General Summary:
The Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach is responsible for oversight of the Men's & Women's Cross
Country program at Oak Hills Christian College. This responsibility includes the planning, development,
and management of the Men's & Women's Cross Country program.

An individual in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. These examples do not include all of the duties the individual may be expected to
perform.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Coach the Men's & Women's Cross Country team in games and practices
- Develop student-athletes ’skills through instruction and practice
- Support the academic growth and success of student-athletes
- Provide all aspects of organization and management of specific teams in workouts, practices, and games
- Recruit Christian student-athletes to fill the Cross Country roster
- Actively ensure and oversee the effective recruitment of student athletes in coordination with the
Admissions Department in line with the college’s mission and institutional enrollment criteria. The final
authority for enrollment is the responsibility of the Director of Admissions.
- Scheduling of games and practices
- Coordinating travel for the Men's & Women's Cross Country team
- Monitoring of athlete academics

Secondary Responsibilities:
- Assist the Athletic Director in specified duties including but not limited to

• Organizing and managing camps and clinics
  
• Organizing and managing home competitions
  
• Promoting the team and athletic department
  
• Planning and participating in fundraising activity and events
  
• Recruit and supervise student workers associated with team activities
  
• Planning and managing a strength & conditioning program for Men's & Women's
  Cross Country
  

• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

• Providing assistance to other athletic department coaches and staff when it comes to
  the recruitment of student-athletes

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Previous playing or coaching and recruiting experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and minimum qualifications:
- Have a visible passion for God
- Clear gospel-centered, evangelical Christian testimony
- Presently attends a local evangelical church and is active in ministry
- Fully embrace the doctrinal position, mission, and values of Oak Hills and the denominational diversity
of OHCC
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Cross Country, and an ability to communicate that to
others
- Communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
- Listening skills
- Time management skills
- Must be adaptable and flexible
- Must be team oriented
- Ability to utilize computer software
- Ability to pass a background check

Working Environment:
- Regular Travel
- Irregular Hours including some weekends and holidays

Physical/Mental Requirements:
- Able to travel
- Able to lift and/or move 25 lbs
- Able to handle stress and emotional situations
- Hold a current drivers license