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Varsity Cross Country Head Coach (NAIA) (Head Coach (NAIA))

Indiana University Bloomington
Gary, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job Summary

  • Complies fully with all NAIA, applicable athletic conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
  • Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes by counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, sportsmanship, and personal matters, as appropriate.
  • Develops a competitively successful team to represent Indiana University positively and responsibly. Provides student athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
  • Performs recruiting duties by formulating a plan to incorporate coverage of all prospective student athletes and recruiting high-quality student-athletes that meet or exceed university qualifications.
  • Represents the team, department, and university in a positive, professional, and ethical manner; responds appropriately to media, marketing, fund-raising, and community service requests, as assigned. Exhibits professionalism in a manner consistent with the missions and goals of Indiana University, applicable athletic conference, and the NAIA.
  • Directs Assistant coaching staff, when applicable.
  • Maintains program budget.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • WORK EXPERIENCE

    Required

  • 4 years of coaching experience
  • 1 year of management experience
  • Preferred

  • Head coaching experience at High School varsity or collegiate levels
  • Work experience in higher education
  • Experience in collegiate recruiting, budget management, travel planning, opponent scouting and daily practice preparation is essential
  • Experience collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to program campus events
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

    Preferred

  • Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
  • CPR Certification - Athletics Department will provide training for those not already certified
  • SKILLS

    Required

  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent collaboration and team building skills
  • Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
  • Instills commitment to organizational goals
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
  • Effective conflict management skills
  • Builds and manages effective teams
  • Preferred

  • Independent self starter with excellent self-management skills
  • Strong commitment to student development
  • Demonstrates skills to lead a varsity, competitive cross country program with a roster of 25-30 students
  • Ability to foster a culture of academic success with an emphasis on recruitment and retention
  • Working Conditions / Demands

    This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

    Additional Information

    This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Preference will be provided to local and regional candidates; relocation assistance is very limited for this role.

    Work Location

    Gary, Indiana

    Advertised Salary

    42,000 - $45,000 annually

    Work Hours

    This position requires work outside of the standard business day for IU Northwest.

    Evening and weekend work, as well as off-campus travel, is required.

    Benefits Overview

    For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

    Job Classification

    Career Level : Sr. Operational

    FLSA : Exempt

    Job Function : Athletic Affairs

    Job Family : Coaching

    Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

    Posting Disclaimer

    This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

    If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

    Salary : $42,000 - $45,000

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