Head Cross Country Coach

Job Title: Head Cross Country Coach

Hiring Salary: $20,000.00 (Temporary Flat Rate Salary Part-time Position)

Institution: Walters State Community College - Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership, direction, and comprehensive oversight for the Walters State men’s and women’s cross country and track club programs. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of program operations and student-athlete development, including but not limited to recruitment and retention of student-athletes, practice planning and implementation, meet preparation and supervision, performance data collection and analysis, academic progress monitoring, team travel coordination for away competitions, compliance with institutional policies and procedures, and the execution of all administrative responsibilities associated with serving as head coach. The position is committed to fostering competitive excellence, academic achievement, personal development, and a positive team culture while supporting the mission and values of Walters State.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide comprehensive leadership for student-athlete development by planning, organizing, and supervising practices; preparing for and managing competitions; fostering skill development and athletic performance; monitoring academic progress and eligibility; promoting knowledge of injury prevention, wellness, and appropriate treatment protocols; and maintaining accurate performance statistics, training data, and program records.
• Perform all administrative functions associated with program operations, including timely completion of travel documentation, effective budget planning and fiscal management, maintenance of required reports and records, and ensuring full compliance with institutional policies, conference regulations, and NJCAA bylaws and standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in related field.
• Working knowledge gained from experience running a successful cross country program.
• Strong communication skills and ability to persuade prospective athletes to attend WSCC.
• Two or more years of coaching cross country at a high school or higher level.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NJCAA, TCCAA, and appropriate TN Board of Regents’ policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate state vehicle.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Works effectively as team member to achieve goals and objectives.
• Shares information readily with others and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas
• Displays a high degree of personal effectiveness; pursues objectives with consistent determination. Willing and prepared to accept personal responsibility for actions, both positive and negative.
• Treats team members with respect. Willingly responds to requests for assistance from team members.
• Respects the College’s rich heritage and historical achievements by embracing important changes that advance the College’s mission while honoring the past.
• Exercises discretion and forethought in the efficient utilization of organizational resources, showing respect for the organization’s generous benefactors and supporters.
  
  

Leadership & Supervisory: The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and management of the performance of student athletes on the cross country team. The employee in this position can perform most tasks without consulting others, though resources, guidelines, and a direct supervisor are available for consultation if necessary. Work is checked largely for progress towards the completion of objectives.

Environment & Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed without supervision on cross country and track courses. Due to the nature of the position, exposure to heat, cold, humidity, noise, and temperature changes are possible.
• Bodily injury could occur, including damage from physical activity due to the nature of the position.
  
  

Physical Demands (including Requirements For Travel Or Working Nights/weekends/holidays)

• Hours can vary depending on the scope and nature of an event, such as meets at distant locations.
• Working on weekends can occur based on event schedules.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ#504119

Posting Closes: Sunday, May 17, 2026