Head Coach - Women's Cross Country & Distance Track

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University invites applications for a full-time Head Coach for Women's Cross Country and Distance Track. The role directs the varsity programs, plans practices, recruits athletes, and supports student-athlete academic progress at MGA's Macon campus.

The position involves budgeting, travel coordination, fundraising, facility management, and coordination with athletic staff to ensure athlete health and program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in collegiate athletics or coaching preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA and Peach Belt Conference rules is desired.
• Ability to recruit, coach, and develop student-athletes with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the Women's Cross Country and Distance Track programs.
• Plan and manage practices; coordinate with assistant coaches; instruct student-athletes.
• Recruit high-achieving student-athletes; evaluate players; communicate with coaches and players.
• Advise and monitor academic progress of student-athletes; coordinate tutoring and study halls.
• Manage program equipment purchases and requisitions.
• Coordinate team travel; arrange transportation and hotel accommodations; prepare expense reports.
• Oversee budgets for scholarships, travel, operations, and recruiting.
• Schedule and recruit outside rentals for the Cross-Country facility; coordinate facility maintenance.
• Collaborate with University Facilities and Athletic Training staff on athlete health and rehabilitation.
• Lead team fundraising efforts and promote the program to the community.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority under Clery Act; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Training

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Computers & software

NCAA rules knowledge

Peach Belt Conference rules

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Athletic program software

Job description

Job Title: Head Coach - Women's Cross Country & Distance Track

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 305596

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for directing and coaching the university's Women's Cross Country and Distance Track program.

Responsibilities

• Duty 1 - Provides direction and leadership for the university's varsity Women's Cross Country and Distance Track programs.
• Duty 2 - Plans and manages practices; coordinates with assistant coach (s); instructs student-athletes.
• Duty 3 - Recruits high achieving student-athletes; evaluates players; communicates with coaches and players.
• Duty 4 - Advises and monitors the academic progress of student-athletes; coordinates tutoring and study hall.
• Duty 5 - Purchases program equipment; submits requisitions for equipment purchases.
• Duty 6 - Coordinates team travel; reserves transportation for away competition; prepares expense reports and travel authorizations; coordinates meals and hotels.
• Duty 7 - Manages program budgets, including scholarship, travel, operating, and recruiting budgets.
• Duty 8 - Coordinates the scheduling and recruitment of outside rentals for the Cross-Country facility.
• Duty 9 - Manages the Cross-Country facility maintenance in conjunction with University Facilities department.
• Duty 10 - Liaison with the Athletic Training staff regarding student-athlete health and rehabilitation.
• Duty 11 - Lead and conduct team fundraising efforts.
• Duty 12 - Promotes the Women's Cross-Country program to the community.
• Duty 13 - Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Duty 14 - Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Required Experience

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions in order to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Skill in the recruiting, coaching, and training of collegiate-level student athletes.
• Knowledge of university-level athletic program management principles.
• Knowledge of Cross-Country rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of Peach Belt Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.