Cross-Country Head Coach and Track & Field Assistant Coach

Post date: 4/7/2021

Employee Type: Professional Staff

Status: Full time – Exempt

Emergency Designation: Non-Essential

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics                                                                                            

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains assistant coaches.

Physical Requirements: 

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Job Summary:

This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership and oversight to the Cross-Country program, assistance to the Track & Field program at Lancaster Bible College and assistance to the Athletics program.                  

Personal Qualities:

• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
• The desire and ability to disciple and mentor students.
• A professional appearance.

Education and Experience:  

• Master’s degree preferred in a health or sport related field Previous collegiate participation and/or coaching experience.
• A demonstrated ability to develop the academic, spiritual, physical, and social needs of college athletes.
• Knowledge and understanding of collegiate cross-country and NCAA regulations
• Coaching certification or relative course work.

 Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate the uniqueness of Lancaster Bible College to prospective students and parents.
• First Aid and CPR certified
• Licenses: Current and valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching Responsibilities –

• Prepare Men’s and Women’s Cross-County teams for full intercollegiate season that is compliant to the NCAA, NCCAA, and NEAC guidelines.
• Recruit locally, regionally, and nationally student-athletes that are a “fit” to Lancaster Bible College and coordinate all aspects of recruitment via mailings, telephone, travel, and visits. Recruit to meet the expected minimum number of 30 student-athletes for the cross-country program.
• Oversee the development of a culture that fits the philosophy of athletics and is a beacon to the LBC family and community.
• Assist the Track & Field Head Coach by overseeing the distance aspect for the Track & Field program and other responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words, and actions at meets, practices, trips, meals, etc.
• Ensure devotional times are conducted by players/coaches and goals of the athletic department are achieved each season.
• Organize and conduct preseason tryouts and in season practices.
• Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaching staff.
• Verify roster accuracy for eligibility sheets; coordinate with compliance director on questions or concerns.
• Oversee student-athletes academic progress and be available for consultation/support for student-athletes.
• Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements both internally and externally.
• Represent the Cross-Country program at required meetings and assist the Track & Field Head Coach where needed.

Athletic Responsibilities – 

• Continue to develop Summer Running Series
• Attend bi-monthly department meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.