What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Women's Cross Country Coach position at Middle Georgia State University?
About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for directing and coaching the university's Women's Cross Country and Distance Track program.
Responsibilities
Duty 1 -
Provides direction and leadership for the university's varsity Women's Cross Country and Distance Track programs.
Duty 2 -
Plans and manages practices; coordinates with assistant coach (s); instructs student-athletes.
Duty 3 -
Recruits high achieving student-athletes; evaluates players; communicates with coaches and players.
Duty 4 -
Advises and monitors the academic progress of student-athletes; coordinates tutoring and study hall.
Duty 5 -
Purchases program equipment; submits requisitions for equipment purchases.
Duty 6 -
Coordinates team travel; reserves transportation for away competition; prepares expense reports and travel authorizations; coordinates meals and hotels.
Duty 7 -
Manages program budgets, including scholarship, travel, operating, and recruiting budgets.
Duty 8 -
Coordinates the scheduling and recruitment of outside rentals for the Cross-Country facility.
Duty 9 -
Manages the Cross-Country facility maintenance in conjunction with University Facilities department.
Duty 10 -
Liaison with the Athletic Training staff regarding student-athlete health and rehabilitation.
Duty 11 -
Lead and conduct team fundraising efforts.
Duty 12 -
Promotes the Women's Cross-Country program to the community.
Duty 13 -
Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act.
Duty 14 -
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Required Experience
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions in order to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Skill in the recruiting, coaching, and training of collegiate-level student athletes.
Knowledge of university-level athletic program management principles.
Knowledge of Volleyball rules and procedures.
Knowledge of Peach Belt Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Parental Leave
- Retirement
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
