Head Men’s and Women’s Track & Cross Country Coach

EXPIRED

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Contact Information

David Manning, AD Phone: (606) 474-3137 Fax: (606) 474-3170 Email: dsmanning@kcu.edu

Position Description

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Contact Information

David Manning, AD Phone: (606) 474-3137 Fax: (606) 474-3170 Email: dsmanning@kcu.edu

Position Description

Summary : The head track & cross country coach provides leadership for all aspects of the track & cross country program at KCU. The head coach will be a mature Christian leader committed to utilizing track & cross country as a tool for advancing the University’s Christ-centered mission; developing student athletes from academic, spiritual, and educational perspectives; and, establishing a culture of performance excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. The head track & cross country coach will advance the University’s mission to educate students for Christian leadership and service in the church and professions throughout the world. An overarching passion for this mission must be demonstrated by the head coach and upheld as a standard within all track & cross country operations of the University.
2. The head track & cross country coach, as a highly visible representative of the University, will represent the University in a Christ-honoring and professional manner, while also ensuring that others associated with the program do likewise.
3. The head track & cross country coach will actively serve as a Christian mentor to student athletes.
4. The head track & cross country coach will serve as supervisor over all part-time coaching staff, and support personnel.
5. The head country coach is responsible for the recruitment, training, and coaching of all student athletes in the program.
6. The head track & cross country coach is responsible for generating additional funds to support the track & cross country program (i.e., summer camps, donor solicitation, etc.).
7. The head track & cross country coach is responsible for maintaining an environment in which student athletes demonstrate retention and graduation rates at or above those of the overall University. Concurrently, the head track & cross country coach must maintain player numbers that are agreed-upon during each budget cycle.
8. The head track & cross country coach is responsible for managing facilities care and maintenance.
9. The head track & cross country coach is responsible for overall program administration, including the development and exercise of an annual budget.
10. The head track & cross country coach is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the recruiting process, from prospect identification to scheduling and completing campus visits to final enrollment. A bias in favor of recruiting players from Kentucky and extending to KCU’s traditional “market” of contiguous states and constituent churches will be demonstrated in recruitment strategies and goals.
11. The head track & cross country coach must be highly communicative with prospective students, families, and the overall campus community.
12. The head track & cross country coach will maintain and comply with all policies, rules, and regulations included in the KCU Staff Handbook.
13. The head track & cross country coach will ensure program integrity with regard to requirements of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the Mid-South Conference of the NAIA.
14. Above items are a summary of responsibilities and not a comprehensive list. Additional duties may be assigned by the Athletic Director or KCU Administration.

The following requirements will be used when determining the person to fill the position of head track & cross country coach:

1. The head track & cross country coach will demonstrate spiritual maturity and a history of Christian leadership, and will enthusiastically utilize track & cross country as a tool in fostering spiritual growth in student athletes.
2. The head track & cross country coach must enthusiastically support the mission and vision of Kentucky Christian University and its core values.
3. The head track & cross country coach serves as a twelve-month employee and is eligible for all university benefits (i.e., health insurance, vacation, etc.).
4. A master’s degree is preferred, but applicants with lesser academic achievement will be considered.
5. Collegiate coaching experience is preferred.

OTHER ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS: Current KCU operations and building design ordinarily requires the individual to reach, bend, lift, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform similar physical functions while doing the work of a Head Coach (e.g., looking for items, carrying equipment and other items, loading the printer, stacking boxes, or searching the Sports Building and/or offices). All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without a significant risk of injury, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

1. Education: A master’s degree is preferred and High School Diploma required.
2. Experience: At least three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
3. Values: The Head Coach must be sympathetic with the mission and purpose of Kentucky Christian University and enthusiastically support the University’s core values. The Head Coach must be a self-starter who inspires excellence in others by his/her own work ethic. The Head Coach must accept ownership of his/her area of responsibility and provide leadership throughout the University community as it relates to the nature, function, and scope of the track & cross country program

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must be adherent to the Stone-Campbell Restoration tradition (e.g. Christian Church and/or Churches of Christ).
2. Full-time salary Exempt position. Hours: M-F 8:00 AM– 12:00 PM(noon), 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM(some evening and weekend hours as needed for recruiting).

PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING:

To be considered for this position, a complete file must include:

1. a current resume
2. completed Kentucky Christian University staff application (available on-line at www.kcu.edu).
3. 300 word essay on how track & cross country can be used as a ministry.

The head track & cross country coach reports administratively to the Athletic Director. Inquiries may be directed to:

David Manning, Athletic Director

Kentucky Christian University

100 Academic Parkway

Grayson, KY 41143

dsmanning@kcu.edu

DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:

A mutually agreed upon date.

Position is open until filled

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