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Head Men's and Women's Cross-Country Coach

NCAA
Owensboro, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Details

Posted: 28-Apr-26

Location: Owensboro, Kentucky

Type: Full-time

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Cross Country

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Internal Number: 1

Kentucky Wesleyan College is searching for a qualified candidate for the position of Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The position reports to the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach will support the athletics department in coaching, instructing, and mentoring student-athletes in all aspects of the Cross Country program. This role contributes to the competitive success of the team while promoting academic achievement, personal growth, and compliance with NCAA Division II and institutional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Instruction

  • Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting practices and team workouts.
  • Instruct student-athletes on sport fundamentals, skills development, tactics, strategy, and safety.
  • Support preparation of the team for competitions, including game-day activities and player evaluations.

Recruitment & Retention

  • Participate in identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified student-athletes for the cheer and stunt program.
  • Assist with campus visits, communication with prospects, and coordination with admissions and compliance offices.

Student-Athlete Support

  • Encourage and monitor the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes.
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor, fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Program Administration

  • Assist with organizational tasks such as travel logistics, equipment management, and fundraising activities as needed.
  • Help ensure compliance with NCAA, G-MAC, and Kentucky Wesleyan College policies.

Secondary Duties

  • Assigned in the area of game day management and supervision.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Previous coaching experience (high school or college level preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of Cross Country skills, strategies, and NCAA intercollegiate rules.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with coaching staff, student-athletes, and administrators.

Preferred

  • College-level coaching experience.
  • Experience with recruiting and player development.
  • Familiarity with Division II athletics compliance.

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About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) is a private Methodist college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States.

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