Head Coach -M/W Cross-Country/Track

Ensures that the Track/Cross-Country teams support the mission and vision of LaGrange College.

Ensures the development of a quality, competitive Track/Cross-Country team and the educational goals and academic success of student-athletes through strategic management of the personnel, budgetary, facility, and equipment resources available to the Track/Cross-Country teams; development of policies and procedures designed to assure achievement of goals and objectives; and continuous evaluation of individual and unit performance to achieve them.

Ensures compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and athletic conference rules and regulations regarding student eligibility to participate in NCAA D3 intercollegiate athletics; provides leadership in the recruitment effort for the Track and cross-country teams and provides guidance and policies to staff regarding these rules and regulations.

Supports the personal development and academic goals of student-athletes by establishing a philosophy and environment conducive to both, maintaining accessibility for student-athletes whether for athletic or educational matters, providing opportunities for educational assistance to student-athletes if required, and monitoring the academic progress of participating student-athletes.

Advises the VP for Athletics & Recreation on issues relating to the Track and cross-country teams, their trends, problems, and other pertinent matters by making reports, recommendations, presentations, and findings and preparing other correspondence as required or directed.

Manages the Track/Cross-Country budgets by planning and developing an annual program budget, including equipment purchases, officiating costs, or other related resource needs.

Develops practice plans, position assignments, game strategies, individual workouts, and strength and conditioning needs for various student-athletes.

Serves as a role model for student-athletes by always exhibiting ethical and professional conduct.