Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country & Track

Job Description:

Administer and manage all functions and oversight of the men's and women's cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field programs. Provide an excellent, transformative student-athlete experience, demonstrate positive progress in competitive standing in the Landmark Conference, recruit student-athletes to the college and maintain roster standards (to be set annually by the athletic director)

Essential Job Functions:

45 % A. Cross Country and Track & Field coaching duties: ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA standards; organize and conduct safe practice/training sessions, purchase and maintain equipment, schedule intercollegiate contests, monitor the academic progress and overall development of student-athletes, supervise and evaluate assistant coaching staff; establish behavioral/social expectations for student-athletes; monitor athletic facilities for safety of all users during open hours.

30 % B. Recruit cross country and track & field prospective student-athletes. The annual goal will be determined by the athletic director, in consultation with the head coach, and will be based on the current roster size, institutional priorities, and a three-year average of recruiting history.

5 % C. Take on additional administrative duties as assigned, including oversight of cross-country course and managing all home cross country and track & field meets.

5% C. Supervise graduate assistant and volunteer assistant coaches. Provide mentorship and professional development.

5% D. Engage in fundraising efforts to supplement budget.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: Master's Degree

Professional Experience:

Required: 3 years cross-country and track & field collegiate coaching experience

Preferred: One year head coaching experience at the collegiate level (DIII preferred), experience recruiting students at college level.

The salary range for this position is $62,818 to $66,000.

Job Category:

Staff

Application Instructions:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials (only for external candidates):

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• 3 references

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.