Job Description
Head Coach - Director of Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Position Purpose The Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field manages all aspects of the men's & women's programs with emphasis on recruiting, enrolling, educating, retaining, and graduating highly qualified student-athletes. The Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field creates a positive, winning culture and an exceptional student-athlete experience; and ensures that the New England College Cross Country/Track & Field program is administered with full commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Essential Duties Summary - Administers and develops all aspects of the NCAA Division III men's & women's Cross Country/Track & Field programs.
- Successfully recruits highly qualified student athletes on a national level who possess outstanding academic achievement, character, and athletic skill
- Ensures a highly competitive team with a full roster on an annual basis
- Mentors and leads student-athletes to augment and sustain retention rates
- Manages the Cross Country/Track & Field budget and oversees fundraising for the program.
- Successfully and strategically creates a challenging and competitive race meet schedule
- Coordinates and oversees all team travel and recruiting trips
- Evaluates equipment and uniform needs, manages existing equipment and uniforms, and purchases new equipment and uniforms.
- Plans and executes practice sessions that challenge student-athletes and develop their skills and team play.
- Organizes and teaches individual skill instruction for players
- Provides appropriate academic monitoring, support and counseling for student-athletes
- Coordinates and manages multiple social media platforms to promote the team
- Effectively supports team and departmental discipline procedures
- Coordinates team community service projects
- Supervises and mentors assistant coaches
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications - Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong recruiting skills at the college level
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage a competitive college program.
- CPR/AED certifications required within one month of appointment
- Flexible hours, including evenings/ weekends. Travel required.
- Bachelor's degree is required
Preferred Qualifications - A minimum of three years of demonstrated recruiting and coaching experience and success at the college level.
- 2-4 years of college-level playing experience
- Master's degree is preferred
To apply, visit New England College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran's status or disability in regard to treatment, access to or employment in its programs and activities, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the ADA Compliance Officer.
New England College is committed to providing equal opportunity in all conditions of employment and creating a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates diversity. If an imbalance is found to exist, the College will make good faith efforts to recruit, hire and promote persons underrepresented in the workplace.
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About New England College
New England College is a private, non-profit college, located in the quintessential New England town of Henniker, New Hampshire dedicated to providing exceptional education for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students from all over the world.
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