Reporting to the Head Cross-Country Coach, the Assistant Cross-Country Coach provides leadership for the development and supervision of MBI’s Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Program while adhering to MBI’s and NCCAA policies and guidelines. A servant-leader with the desire and plan to develop and equip the cross-country program and its student athletes. Will work closely with the Head Cross Country Coach to accomplish the vision and mission of MBI Athletics.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Represent Jesus Christ, MBI, and Moody Athletics when working and relating to others and foster a team atmosphere of community and encouragement.
• Assist the XC head coach in developing a program roster that reflects a Christ-centered mindset and identity through team devotionals and community outreach.
• Work with the head coach to create a plan that helps the student athlete improve in their sport but also assists them spiritually, academically, relationally, and emotionally.
• Help the head coach in running and organizing team practices and training in-season and off-season.
• Consistently seek to progress in the knowledge of your sport along with training concepts that can help keep the student athlete healthy and hopefully injury free.
• Keep open communication with student athletes throughout the year.
• Assist the head coach in recruitment of potential student athletes that are believers in Christ and interested in a MBI degree program.
• Assist the head coach in preparing for away competitions and possibly driving athletic bus or van to away competitions.
• Ensure compliance with MBI and NCCAA guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Endurance running experience in coaching or training.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A valid driver’s license and responsible driving record.
• Able and qualified to drive a 14-passenger bus.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft, Google, and Social Media platforms.
• Certified or becomes certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Able to work in the US legally, without sponsorship.
• Physical ability to participate in XC practice and physical training.
• Enjoys working with college students.

Preferred Requirements

• Over two years of XC or Track experience in coaching or competing.
• Knowledgeable on training and nutrition concepts for endurance runners.
• Familiar with the vision and history of Moody Bible Institute.
• Self-motivated and creative.
• Ministry experience.

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

• This part-time role is paid through a stipend and works over a four-month period with off-season communication with team and recruits.
• The job operates primarily in a professional office environment located in MBI’s athletic facility.
• Cross country practice and conditioning will take place in the surrounding neighborhood of MBI, Lincoln Park and the Solheim Center.
• Will work closely with MBI athletic student staff, athletic trainer, and head cross country coach.
• Driving and traveling to games with some involving an overnight stay.

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.