What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Men and Womens Cross Country/Track and Field position at North Greenville University?
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
- 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.
- The position is a full-time position in Athletics. The Head Cross Country/Track and Field coach reports directly to the Athletic Director.
- Coaches are required to work according to team schedules for practice, games, travel, and maintain normal office hours.
- Travel is required for games, recruiting and attending conference and other required meetings.
- 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.
