What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cross Country Head Coach position at Danville Area Community College?
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
2012426P
Position Title
Cross Country Head Coach
Position Number
2012142PD
Job Type
Regular
Accountability Objective
The Head Coach, Cross Country will primarily focus on fundraising and recruiting student athletes for the development of the Cross Country program with the expectation to field a competitive team. The plan should include, but is not limited, to the following: sport/team goals; budget request to recruit and support a cross country team; scholarship/roster size and recruitment goals; marketing/social media ideas; equipment needed/requested. Candidates must be committed to building a program that values both the academic and competitive successes of our student athletes.
Required Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. Degree in a related field.
- Successful experience coaching at the community college level.
- Experience with and mentoring young people.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from varying levels of abilities, socio-economic backgrounds and ages
- Ability to present information to small and large groups of students/prospective students and parents.
- Ability to work a varied schedule
- Working knowledge of computers and Internet resources
Desired Qualifications
- M.S./M.A. Degree in related field.
- Experience in recreation or student activities.
- Work experience at the post-secondary education level.
- Working knowledge of DACC academic programs and services
Weeks
Hours per Week
Full-Time/ Part-Time
Part Time
Minimum Compensation
$10,300.00 Stipend
Open Date
01/31/2025
First Consideration By
02/14/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Danville Area Community College
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- Benefits – This position is only eligible for Paid Leave according to the PLAW.
Essential Job Function
Essential Job Function
Recruit and retain a roster of 12-15 student athletes annually, including international students.
Develop a plan to prepare student athletes to compete at the highest level through training, practices, and other appropriate activities.
Evaluate potential student athletes to promote individual and (potential) team development.
Supervise practice sessions when approved/allowed.
Establish fundraising events and opportunities to support and potentially build a viable Cross Country program and student-athlete resources.
Monitor academic progress of potential student athletes following eligibility and successful course/degree completion strategies.
Learn about college and community resources to assist student athletes in overcoming obstacles to completing coursework and day-to-day student-athlete issues.
Maintain athletic records and scholarship lists when sport is reinstated, preparing to meet NJCAA requirements.
Assist with athletic-related events and regional and national tournaments.
Communicate program development and sport/athlete potential via meetings, social media posts, and news releases to grow the program and recruit future student athletes.
Help promote Danville Area Community College and athletics in general by speaking to local civic and service organizations.
Communicate with the Athletic Director any issues or concerns with program development.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts 1
- Letter of Recommendation 1
