ASSOCIATE HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH

North Park University, a proud member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Associate Head Cross Country Coach. This twelve-month, full-time position directs all aspects of the men's and women's cross country programs including recruitment, retention, coaching, scheduling, team travel, and budgeting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country.
• Oversee the daily operations of the men's and women's cross country programs at North Park University.
• Serve as an assistant coach for the men's and women's track and field programs at North Park University.
• Provide on-site coaching in meets and practices, including organization and implementation of daily training schedules for all team members.
• Manage all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate part-time, volunteer, or graduate assistant coaches.
• Ensure a strong commitment to the academic success of cross country and track student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Sport Management, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Previous coaching experience and knowledge of the sports of cross country and track at the collegiate level are required.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail and possess excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Able to lift and move athletic equipment.
• Able to travel with team, by vehicle or plane.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park's mission of Christian higher education.

If you meet the above qualifications and wish to be considered a candidate for this position, please complete an NPU employment application at https://apply.workable.com/north-park-university/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.