Assistant, Men's & Women's Cross Country

Position Summary
This is a parttime 12 month position and is responsible for assisting with coaching managing and directing various aspects of the Gannon University Mens & Womens Cross Country Team. The Mens & Womens Cross Country Team competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the PSAC . Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Assist with developing and maintaining all aspects of a successful NCAA Division II cross country team for the Athletic Department at Gannon University. 2. Assist with providing direction coordination and instruction to Gannons cross country team during the spring track season. 3. Assist with recruiting prospective studentathletes including international recruiting. 4. Ensures compliance with all applicable University NCAA and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference ( PSAC ) rules regulations and policies. 5. Counsel team members in academics team expectations and personal matters. Consult with head coach and appropriate personnel for support and resolution of issues as required. 6. Represent the Gannon University Athletic Department in professional civic charity and alumni events. 7. Assist with formulating and conducting camps and/or clinics. 8. Assist with scheduling all practices and practice facilities with the administration for approval. 9. Assist in preparing advanced scheduling with budget approval for all transportation hotel and meal requirements for away contests. 10. Assists with scheduling and coordinating all aspects of one home cross country meet a year. 11. Assist with submiting expense reports for all home and away contests. 12. Assist with issuing maintaining and collecting all team uniforms and equipment. 13. Assist with training strengthening and developing all studentathletes; in compliance with all NCAA Division II and PSAC rules and regulations. 14. Assist in active collaboration with University Advancement Office and Athletic Department in developing and implementing fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives. 15. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope responsibility and requirements of the position.

Physical Demands
Able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment. When coaching work is performed in a busy office and athletic environment (indoor & outdoor).

Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelors degree is required. Experience: Previous competitive coaching experience is required; preferably at the collegiate level. Skills: Knowledge of NCAA and PSAC rules and proven success in recruiting and promoting studentathletes in their academic and athletic experience. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; technical knowledge of skills and strategy combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them; ability to motivate and effectively communicate with studentathletes; willingness and ability to actively recruit qualified prospective studentathletes to the University; strong administrative skills such as prioritization organization and ability to work independently. Licenses or Certifications: A valid drivers license in good standing. Per Gannons Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.

Preferred Qualifications
Collegelevel coaching experience is preferred. Strength and conditioning certification is preferred.

Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule