Head Coach - Mens and Womens Cross Country

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

Hamline University, United States

about 24 hours ago

Location:

Maine, NEW YORK

Job Type:

FullTime

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching and program planning, and also includes recruiting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport

Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety

Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities

Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)

Exercise discretion and independent judgment to administer program as head coach including:

Prepare daily practice schedules

Develop competitive meet schedules

Collaborate with the athletic trainers on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; and on practice and game day coverage

Collaborate with in-house NCAA compliance coordinator on eligibility of student athletes, practice and game schedules, and any hardship requests (if necessary) due to medical issues

Prepare and submit all required pre-season and end-of-season forms to the SID, administrative assistant, facilities coordinator and athletic trainer

Organize and maintain accurate inventory of team uniforms and equipment

Plan team banquets/year end awards

Conduct both short and long range planning for all facets of the programs

Contract and manage PT (seasonal) assistant coaches

Determine strategy, identify and actively recruit prospective student athletes

Manage fiscally sound operating budgets

Maintain appropriate, professional office hours during the year

Maintain an office space suitable for hosting recruits

Work cooperatively with departmental personnel, attend staff and MIAC meetings and activities, and represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, media, and general public

Know and comply with all applicable NCAA and MIAC rules

All other duties as requested

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the: Assistant Vice President and Athletic Director

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following budgets: financial analyst for M and W Cross Country operating budgets = $14K, $15K

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Great communicator with the ability to lead staff, connect with student athletes and prospective student athletes/recruits

Experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds

Familiarity with financial management/good practices

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years previous coaching experience or competitive college play as an athlete

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree

5+ years college coaching experience

Previous college recruiting experience

Familiarity with Front Rush (recruiting tool) or similar platform

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for sport, recruiting, or departmental activities

Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time

Ability to lift at least 25 lbs on an occasional basis

Requires the ability to travel off campus during the season (locations dependent upon schedule)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months a year

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $47,000 per year

Full-Time Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

403(b)

403(b) matching

Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Tuition waiver

All questions marked Required' need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must re for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.