Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach, Worcester, Massachusetts

• Identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully at the NCAA Division III level and who are capable of succeeding academically.
• Develop practice and game plans.
• Cultivate a team culture that is inclusive and accepting of others
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions during practice, meets and team travel.
• Discipline student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and policies.
• Work with administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
• Organize and administer the recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, NEWMAC, and Clark University policies and guidelines
• Responsible for engaging and maintaining strong relationships with alumni, family and friends of the Cross Country program
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches
• Develop a conditioning program along with practices
• Meet with players during the year and conduct post season interviews
• Maintain accurate record keeping and transparency within the program
• Comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Clark University rules and regulations
• Perform other functions as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
• 3-5 years of coaching experience, required
• Knowledge and passion for the sport of cross country
• Possess valid driver's license
• CPR, AED and First Aid certifications are required
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and communicate with student athletes
• Commitment and dedication to academic success
• Strong organizational and developmental skills
• Ability to recruit and coach a diverse population
• Ability to conduct practices and manage meet strategy

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