Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach

Job Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Administer, lead, and direct the men's and women's intercollegiate cross country program.
• Teach individual and team skills and strategies; build, develop, and evaluate teamwork; develop and enforce training rules.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic performance, leadership, and progress.
• Scout and recruit student-athletes who are qualified both academically and athletically for intercollegiate competition.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with local area high school and university cross country programs.
• Conduct intercollegiate programs in accordance with NWAC and college rules and regulations.
• Develop collaborative and collegial relationships with the other coaches, student leaders and staff in the department and campus community.
• Fully participate in athletics activities including departmental meetings, outreach and fundraising events, and other relevant functions as needed and requested.
• Develop and create schedules for both teams to compete as a part of the NWAC.
• Report results to the NWAC office after all contests.
• Work closely with the college marketing and communications staff to develop website, media, and promotional materials. Organize fundraising activities to enhance and develop athletic programs.
• Inventory and track assigned athletic equipment.
• Understand, administer, and comply with the policies and procedures of the Athletics Department as outlined in the Whatcom Community College Athletic Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, Communications, Human Services, Social Science, Counseling, Student Development, or related field.
• Cross Country coaching experience with athletes of high-school age or above.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or will obtain if selected).
• Valid unrestricted Washington state driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic, organizational ability, planning, and program development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with faculty, students, and staff within a campus community; and the ability to foster positive resolutions when conflicts occur.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and team building.
• Demonstrated ability in managing budgets and coordinating schedules.
• Academic advising particularly when working with student-athletes.
• Program fundraising and development.
• Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.

Salary and Appointment:

• $6,000 stipend. Additional campus employment may be available based on the individual's qualifications and interest.

Start Date:

• Tentative start date is February 1, 2020, or as soon as can be arranged with the successful candidate.

Application Due Date:

• For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Monday, January 20th, 2020 at 4:59 pm. Position open until filled.

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