RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching proper skills and skill development to student-athletes.
Design and implement strategies to student-athletes and thus have a great deal of independent discretion and judgement as to the manner and method of teaching.
Instruction of student-athletes during practice and meets
Proper care and routine maintenance of equipment and uniforms.
Securing team travel arrangements.
Recruitment of student athletes which includes off campus contacts and evaluations as well as on campus visits and evaluations.
Responsible for supervising graduate assistants and work study students.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility ability to demonstrate basic track/cross country skills move for 2 hours during practice sessions lift equipment or other items of 50 pounds.
Hearing well enough to communicate with students and co-workers.
Visual ability to drive read and use a computer.
Communication with students well enough to dictate instructions.
Cognitive/Emotional ability to critically think and concentrate.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position is a full-time position in Athletics. The Head Cross Country/Track and Field coach reports directly to the Athletic Director.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Coaches are required to work according to team schedules for practice games travel and maintain normal office hours.
TRAVEL:
Travel is required for games recruiting and attending conference and other required meetings.
Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Experience as a player or coach required.
Supports NGUs mission statement and core values commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
Affirm understanding of the Universitys Statement on Human Flourishing
Agree to abide by the employee handbooks including community standards agreements.