Head Cross Country Coach
Head Cross Country Coach
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EVANGELUNIVERSITY
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TITLE:Head Cross Country/Assistant Track Coach
DEPARTMENT:Athletics/Cross Country/ Track & Field
REPORTS TO: Directorof Athletics
EUMISSION STATEMENT:Evangel University is a comprehensive Christian university committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to become Spiritempowered servants of God who impact the Church and society globally.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Head Cross Country/Assistant Track Coach will be responsible for assisting all phases of managing a successful cross country/track program including but not limited to instructing athletes on fundamentals practice and contest preparation; spiritual academic and athletic support for students; recruiting assistance including travel; and practice and contest analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent educational degree preferred.
- A working knowledge of the guidelines and policies governing recruiting the sport of Cross Country / Track & Field.
- Possess the qualities that reflect the standards of conduct and lifestyle of the Assemblies of God fellowship.
- Experience recruiting highlytalented intercollegiate studentathletes.
- Experience coaching at the collegiate level preferred
- Ability to coach teach and motivate studentathletes in a Christiancollegiate environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Strong communication skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates the organization of the crosscountry program.
- Assists in coordinating the organization of the track and field program.
- Programs / plans the development of distance runners.
- Assists in developing and organizing practice programs workouts and meets.
- Assists with motivating students and instructing student athletes with preparation in individual event strategies and techniques.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
- Models a Christlike/sportslike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students officials and spectators.
- Embraces the five core values of the NAIA integrity respect responsibility sportsmanship and servant leadership.
- Additionally the Assistant Track Coach may be assigned additional duties by the Head Track Coach and the Evangel University Athletic Department.
Evangel University is an equal opportunity employer participating in the EVerify program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
