Head Cross Country Coach

Nebraska State College System; Chadron (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Peru State College is seeking a Head Cross Country Coach to lead the cross country and track program. Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, scheduling, budget and scholarship management, supervision of staff, academic monitoring, and implementing team policies.

The role also covers off-season conditioning and fundraising, with emphasis on regulatory adherence. Ideal candidate will have proven managerial skills, experience in collegiate athletics, and the ability to develop a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven managerial and fiscal skills.
• Must follow all rules of the College, NAIA, and HEART athletic conference.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and scouting of student-athletes and coordinate with Admissions.
• Schedule practices and competitions in collaboration with Athletic Director.
• Manage budget and scholarship allocations for the program.
• Supervise assistant and student coaches; monitor academics of team members.
• Develop and enforce team policies and procedures; ensure compliance with NAIA rules.

Skills

Managerial skills

Fiscal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Head Cross Country Coach

Nature of Work

Duties include, but are not limited to management and development of all aspects of a collegiate Cross Country and Track program: coaching, recruiting, scouting, scheduling, budget and scholarship management, supervision of assistant/student coaches, academic monitoring, development of team policies and procedures, development and implementation of off-season conditioning, knowledge of and adherence to college, conference, and NAIA rules and regulations, as well as marketing and fund-raising for the program.

Examples of Work Performed

1. Recruiting and scouting and work with Admissions staff in student athlete recruiting efforts
2. Scheduling of practice times and facilities in conjunction with Athletic Director to develop the team’s greatest potential
3. Adherence to department budget and scholarship management
4. Supervision of assistant and student coaches and all phases of team in the program
5. Academic monitoring
6. Develop and implement team policies and procedures
7. Off-season conditioning
8. Communication and enforcement of College, conference and NAIA rules and regulations to team as well as adherence to rules/regulations in use of state-owned vehicles
9. Monitor eligibility program, and complete requisite eligibility paperwork
10. Fundraising for program
11. Ensure student athletes have complete eligibility forms and physical forms; ensure proof of insurance, parent consent forms and medical history forms for student athletes are current
12. Make arrangements and ensure insurance requirements are in place for team trips
13. Other duties as assigned

Secondary Duties

1. Committee assignments within the athletic department
2. Responsible for care of equipment and facilities being utilized
3. Provide reports and information as requested to Athletic Director and Campus administration
4. Formulate objectives for upcoming season
5. Evaluate current/past season performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Proven managerial and fiscal skills required;
• Must follow all rules and regulations of the College, NAIA , and HEART athletic conference.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the college and/or high school level.

Physical Demands

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling:

Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull cross country equipment varying in weight. Must be able to lift and carry boxes/packages as needed. Must be able to push and pull file cabinet/desk drawers open and close daily.

Body Positions/Movements:

Sits in a chair at a desk for approximately 4-6 hours each workday; stand 3-4 hours a day while instructing and coaching; moves from office to office and building to building. Must be able to retrieve items/supplies on overhead shelves and bend/stoop to reach files located in bottom file cabinets. Must be able to demonstrate various techniques while coaching cross country on a daily basis.

Hand Use/Sense:

Must be able to call plays, using hand movements and fingers. Must be able to coach technique classes by demonstrating different cross country techniques. Must be able to use calculator, telephone, typewriter/keyboard and various office machines on a daily basis and be able to write. Must be able to communicate both in person and on the telephone, enter information on the computer and read various instructions given to them. Must be able to hear signals called by the athletes and the referees during games and practices. Must be able to observe student athletes while giving instructions.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The mental requirements for this position may include, but are not limited to, basic mathematics, reading, remembering, and reasoning skills to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.

License and Certification Requirements

None

Other Requirements

Offers depend on successful background check.

Salary Information

Salary Information High $50s DOQ

FTE

1

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status

Union Status Non-Union

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Must possess an ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate and develop a culture of excellence;

General Information

PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • YES
  • NO
• Do you have experience coaching cross country and if so at what level?
  • No experience
  • High school coaching experience
  • Collegiate coaching experience