Head Cross Country Coach

Head Coach at Chestnut Hill College (Philadelphia, PA)

Posted in Division II on January 11, 2010

HEAD MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY COACH
CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Reports to Athletic Director/ Assistant Athletic Director

Qualifications:

1. Possesses and maintains a high moral character that is in congruence with the expectations of the Mission of Chestnut Hill College.
2. Possesses a good knowledge of the sport assigned including, but not limited to, knowledge of training and conditioning techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities.
3. Posses a good ability to communicate with student athletes and parents.

Goal and Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assign duties and responsibilities to assistant coach.
2. Work with the Assistant athletic director in purchasing equipment, supplies and uniforms for the particular sport.
3. Assist the athletic director in developing the annual budget.
4. Work with the Assistant athletic director in scheduling independent games.
5. Show respect for officials, opposing coaches, visiting teams, parents, fans, student-athletes, fellow coaches, and faculty.
6. Be a leader among student athletes as an athletic coach.
7. Attend all meetings called by conference and athletic director
8. Recruit and contact prospective student athletes to the athletic program, working   closely with the Admissions Department and the Athletic Department.
9. Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the coaching position as needed or directed by the Athletic Director.
10. 10. Be responsible for awards presentations made during the annual awards program, and incorporating total coaching staff.
11. Demonstrate an interest in the classroom efforts and off-season activities of athletes.
12. Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
13. Work with athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, sympathetic, and patient manner.
14. Notify all members of the team of all policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team.
15. Be responsible for the conduct of student athletes and other involved students at all times – practices, games, bus rides, other schools, etc.
16. Promote unity within the coaching staff and within the framework of the Athletic Department.