Associate Head Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field

The Position:

Associate Head Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for a full-time Associate Head Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all phases of the program within the college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as students, athletes, and members of the Muhlenberg campus community.

• Attend practices, training sessions, team meetings, and contests (home and away).

• Plan and evaluate program results.

• Assist in achieving team success within and beyond the conference.

General Athletic/Team Operations

• In collaboration with the Head Coach, develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, recreation, student development, leadership and diversity and inclusion practices and skills.

• Assist in hiring, mentoring and supervising part-time assistant coaches.

• Assist in team promotion through social media.

• Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the College and Muhlenberg Athletics.

• Establish and meet annual recruitment goals, working with the head coach and Assistant Director of Athletics for Recruitment and Retention to ensure long term recruiting goals are being achieved.

• Maintain recruiting software, monitor the various recruiting services, and analyze national recruiting trends and research/review each area to support recruiting goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Student-Athlete & Community Relations

• Under the general direction of the head coach, provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.

• Promote strong parent, alumni, and community relations.

• Lead and participate in Divisional and College-wide committees and initiatives.

Schedule & Benefits: At Muhlenberg, we value your work-life balance, and are pleased to offer this full-time, year-round opportunity. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (including three days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), vacation (22 days per year), sick leave, eight weeks paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, work/life balance policies, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and  meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance and potential.

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