Head Coach - Cross Country/Track & Field

The head coach will assist the university in meeting the specified goals of the mission statement and the athletic department through professional men’s and women’s cross country/track & field program management. The goals are to l) provide opportunities and support for SEU student-athletes to achieve academically and athletically at the highest level and provide programming and resources that help build life skills and a great student-athlete experience 2) provide every opportunity for the men’s and women’s cross country/track & field programs to compete for Lone Star Conference Championships every year, 3) operate with quality and integrity in the athletic department's role as a focal point for school identity and spirit, 4) support the community through public service.

The head coach is responsible for all aspects of the cross country/track & field programs, to include:

·        Creating and communicating the vision of a program seeking to reach championship levels of success.

·        Attracting, mentoring and retaining a highly supportive staff for assistance with implementation of the program vision.

·        Successfully organizing, and implementing a comprehensive recruiting and retention plan.

·        Supporting success in all areas of the student-athlete experience.

·        Integrating the program into the campus community.

·        Supervising practice and managing competitions.

·        Management of resources provided by the University which supports the essential components of the program.

·        Actively involved in fundraising to enhance resources for the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Provide vision and leadership in the administration of competitive and inclusive Division II Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field programs within the rules, guidelines and principles of the university, Lone Star Conference and NCAA.

§  Prepare, schedule and organize daily practice sessions, preparation for competition and off-season training

§  Oversee the holistic development and monitor well-being of the student-athletes

§  In conjunction with Athletics administration, schedule competitions appropriate for team and budget, with respect to academic schedule

§  Create and sustain an atmosphere that promotes academic and personal growth of student-athletes

§  Monitor the academic progress and insure the ongoing eligibility of student-athletes to meet standards for graduation

·        Create and execute a comprehensive recruiting/retention program to attract and retain a diverse and talented pool of prospective student-athletes.

·        Ensure that the cross country/track & field programs meet annual squad size requirements.

·        Responsibly expend allocated budget and ensure that the budget balances each fiscal year.

·        Participate in fundraising initiatives for the Athletic Department as well as the cross country/track & field programs to ensure that program fundraising goals are being met.

·        Consistently and frequently prioritize professional development for personal growth as well as assistant coaches.

·        Execute all responsibilities as head coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the men’s and women’s cross country/track & field programs, Athletics Department, and St. Edward’s University.

·        Engage in community outreach and alumni engagement initiatives.

·        Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics and/or the Assistant AD for Internal Operations.