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Head Cross Country Coach

Employer
Simmons University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jun 9, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Part Time


Head Cross Country Coach

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R08637

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved into a university offering a women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You'll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

Position Description

Simmons University, an NCAA Division III member of The Great Northeast Athletic Conference is accepting applications for the position of head cross country coach. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director, under the general supervision of the Director of Athletics and Recreation, this position is responsible for the direction of the cross country program, including, but not limited to the recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student athletes, supervision of the assistant coach, budget management, sport specific coaching, innovation regarding fundraising and alumni engagement. The coach will be expected to provide a transformative experience for student athletes to develop leadership in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence while adhering to all rules and regulations as set forth by Simmons University, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference and the NCAA.

The ideal candidate will serve as an active member of Student Affairs engaging in collaborations across the division to obtain the knowledge required for making referrals and coordinating support services for student athletes as needed. It is expected this candidate will demonstrate exemplary personal conduct, serve as a role model for student athletes, maintain a commitment to excellent customer and/or student service and possess ethical and responsible decision-making.

This is a part-time position.

Head Coach Duties
  • Conduct all official practices and competition- traditional and nontraditional seasons
  • Create pre-season, traditional season, and off-season practice schedules
  • Teach individual skills and competition strategy
  • Mange team travel trips
  • Hire, train and supervise assistant coaching staff
  • Ensure all NCAA eligibility and medical clearance processes in coordination with Head Athletic Trainer
  • Manage team funds and fundraising activities
  • Conduct athlete leadership training
  • Manage family/parent support and engagement
  • Mentor and counsel individual athletes with issues of concern and make appropriate referrals
  • Nationally recruit academically qualified student athletes
    • Develop and execute a communication plan
    • Identify recruits
    • Assist applicant from introduction, prospect to applicant, to completion of deposit
    • Coordinate and conduct annual alumni engagement opportunities
    • Attend Admissions open houses


QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree is preferred

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of coaching experience preferred. Collegiate running experience is also preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations governing recruitment, player eligibility and related functions is required.

Other: The scope of the position requires frequent weekend and evening hours. Applicant must hold a valid driver's license. The position will require occasional lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

Required Application Materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


Salary Grade
Annual Compensation Grade

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Head-Cross-Country-Coach_R08637

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.

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