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Head Coach Women’s Cross Country and Head Women’s Track Coach
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Women’s XC and Track Coach must provide strategic leadership for the Women’s XC and Track program while supporting the wider mission and goals of the University. The Coach is responsible for all aspects of coaching the team including recruiting, fitness training, practice, competition, and travel. The Coach will advocate for the importance of a Cross-country and Track team within the campus community, as well as the larger Kerrville community, and will serve as a role model of the high standards expected of our students. A successful candidate will have experience recruiting students, as well as cultivating friends of the various programs to meet enrollment and fundraising goals. The successful candidate should demonstrate and support a commitment and sensitivity to diversity, gender equity, and equal opportunity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop a Women’s XC and Track program that will be highly competitive annually within the American Southwest Conference.
- Successfully recruit and retain academically and athletically motivated student-athletes who will have a positive impact on the program and campus.
- Monitor and promote a highly successful academic atmosphere for student-athletes.
- Develop a culture of excellence where successful student-athletes will thrive and be engaged in the growth of the team and themselves.
- Plan and conduct team practices and workouts for traditional and non-traditional seasons.
- Prepare (conference and non-conference) schedules for submission to Director of Athletics annually.
- Work collaboratively with the Men’s Head XC and Track coach and student athletes in scheduling games and practice, travel, purchasing of equipment so that both programs are efficiently run and successful.
- Know and abide by the rules and policies of Schreiner University, ASC, and NCAA.
- Work with athletics administration to manage all aspects of home contests, including coordination of facilities and officials.
- Make travel arrangements for road games and trips.
- Promote an atmosphere of academic excellence for student-athletes.
- Participate in conference meetings.
- Provide meet results and statistics to the SU Sports Information Director.
- Be responsible for the purchase, inventory, and maintenance (and repair if necessary) of uniforms, supplies, and equipment.
- Be responsible for athletes’ conduct on trips.
- Nominate athletes for awards.
- Develop a positive relationship with the KISD and play an active role in university and community events and programs.
- Work collaboratively with Student Affairs and Residence Life staff with respect to student needs and any issues related to student behavior.
- Collaborate with Athletic Director in establishing a fundraising plan for that meets the department’s annual fundraising goals and aligns with the University’s overall fundraising strategy.
- Manage funds by staying within an annual budget which includes equipment, travel, facility, training, or related resource needs.
- In coordination with auxiliary services and the other coaches, promote and manage a summer camp program that helps to achieve the fundraising goals of the department.
- Assist with secondary responsibilities in Athletics to support the operations of the Athletic Program and the broader University, as determined by institutional priorities and aligned with professional expertise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Out of town overnight travel for inter-collegiate athletic contests, meetings, conferences and recruiting efforts using personal vehicle or company vehicle or rental.
Weekend and holiday work schedule when necessary.
Occasional overtime work required during season and post season play.
75% walking or standing
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Prior NCAA Division III coaching experience preferred.
- Proficiency in scheduling games, practice, and travel
- Proficiency in preparation of budgets
- Ability to relate to young adults.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as university team member
- Ability to travel overnight.
- Know and abide by policies of Schreiner University, NCAA and the SCAC.
- Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, related insurance, and good driving record.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person