Head Men and Womens Cross Country

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.

•      Teaching student-athletes positive Christian life skills.
•      Set vision and culture for the program.
•      Delegate and manage duties to assistant coaches.
•      Fundraising for the program
•      Any other duties assigned by the Athletic Director

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.

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

•        Experience as a player or coach required.

•        Supports NGU’s 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 University’s Statement on Human Flourishing

•        Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.