CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH / STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

TEMPORARY/PART-TIME

CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH / STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

Number of Openings:                       1

Employee Classification:                  Non-Exempt

Institution:                                       Cleveland State Community College

Department:                                      Athletics

Campus Location:                             Cleveland, TN

Salary Range:                                    $21.00 hr

Position Status:                                  Part-Time Temporary / *Not to exceed 29 hours/week

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following: 

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Cross-Country Head Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing, developing, and managing the Cleveland State Community College Cross Country program while providing structured strength and conditioning support for all Cleveland State athletic teams including Baseball, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Volleyball and Men’s Golf. This position promotes student-athlete development through training, injury prevention, recruiting, student retention efforts, and enhanced athletic performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Head Cross Country Coach Responsibilities (60%)

• Recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes while promoting academic success, accountability, sportsmanship, and competitive growth.
• Plan and oversee practices, workouts, competitions, team travel, schedules, equipment needs, and daily program operations.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress, eligibility, and compliance with Cleveland State Community College (CSCC), TCCAA (Tennessee Community College Athletic Association), and NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with student-athletes, Athletics staff, Admissions, Compliance, and campus partners.
• Maintain accurate program records, submit required reports and documentation, manage budget requests, and maintain expenditure records.
• Represent CSCC Athletics professionally through competitions, recruiting activities, and community engagement.
• Host at least one home Cross Country event each season and generate a minimum of $5,000 annually through fundraising efforts.

Strength & Conditioning Coach Responsibilities (35%)

• Develop and implement safe, structured strength and conditioning programs focused on strength, mobility, endurance, injury prevention, and sport-specific performance.
• Collaborate with coaches and athletic training staff to support student-athlete readiness, performance, and return-to-play needs.
• Supervise training sessions to ensure proper technique, safety, accountability, and effective use of equipment.
• Coordinate preseason, in-season, and offseason conditioning plans while maintaining organized schedules and communication.
• Maintain the Mark Smith Performance Center, including equipment organization, maintenance, and inventory records.

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

• Attend all college functions as required.
• Provide operational support for athletics events, including banquets, fundraisers, and youth clinics.
• Maintain flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasi