Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

Hannibal-LaGrange College; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannibal-LaGrange University invites applications for a full-time Head Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field. The role reports to the Director of Athletics, requires driving certification, and oversees coaching staff and student-athlete development. A Master’s degree is preferred and NCAA compliance knowledge is expected.

This is a benefitted, exempt position based in Hannibal, MO. The successful candidate will lead recruitment, budgeting, scheduling, fundraising, and mentoring of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and coaching experience preferred.
• Must maintain Missouri Class E driver’s license or equivalent.
• Values alignment with Hannibal-LaGrange University and employment handbook standards.

Responsibilities

• Coach and oversee cross country, track & field programs; establish roster goals and competition schedules.
• Recruit, retain athletes; manage budgeting, scheduling, promotions and fundraising.
• Supervise assistant coaches; ensure safety and compliance; act as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Budgeting

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Number: 1.7.7 Date: October 19, 2026

Position Title: Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted: 40

Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted: 10

Reports to: Director of Athletics Grade: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cross Country and Track & Field Head Coach is responsible to the Director of Athletics . The position is Full-Time and does offer benefits, as specified in the handbook. The coach will be responsible for all aspects of establishing and maintaining a quality and track and field and cross-country program upholding the mission and ideals of Hannibal-LaGrange University.

Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibilities include all aspects of the program related to successful coaching, recruiting (including meeting roster goal), retention, budgeting, scheduling, promotions, fundraising, and mentoring along with any other administrative duties assigned by the Athletic Director


• Must maintain proper certification to drive HLGU vehicles – Missouri Class E driver’s license or other state’s equivalent


• Head Coach will be responsible for supervising any assistant coaches and providing oversight as necessary


• Act as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)


• Additional duties to be assigned

DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Institutional Advancement, Faculty, Business Office

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have values consistent with the mission and purpose of Hannibal-LaGrange University.


• Must agree to, sign off on, and abide by the standards of employment on the employment application and in the employee handbook.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

• Master’s degree and previous coaching experience is preferred.

Disclaimer

* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.