Head Track and Cross-Country Coach

The Head Track and Cross-Country Coach provides Christ-centered leadership for Crown College's NCAA Division III Track and Cross-Country programs The coach is responsible for developing student-athletes spiritually, academically, personally, and athletically while advancing the mission of Crown College. The position oversees all aspects of the programs, including recruiting, coaching, administration, compliance, staff leadership, and community engagement.

Supervisor: This position reports to the Vice President of Athletics

Essential Functions:

· Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all aspects of the NCAA Division III baseball program.

· Lead year-round recruiting efforts.

· Build and maintain a roster of academically, athletically, and spiritually qualified student-athletes.

· Plan and oversee practices, player development, game preparation, and competition.

· Ensure NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance.

· Disciple and mentor student-athletes spiritually, academically, athletically, and personally.

· Monitor academic progress and support student success.

· Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.

· Manage budgets, scheduling, travel, equipment, camps, and fundraising.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Sit or stand for extended periods and perform extensive computer and mobile-device work.

· Possess hand and arm dexterity, or an equivalent ability, sufficient for keyboard use and operation of creative-production equipment.

· Communicate effectively with coworkers, students, partners, and constituents by telephone, video conference, and in person.

· Possess adequate vision to accommodate frequent viewing of computer screens and review of visual content.

· Frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and infrequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, including production equipment.

· Occasionally move throughout campus and off-campus locations and work in moderate-to-high noise environments during events.

 Qualifications:

· Demonstrated commitment to Jesus Christ and the mission of Crown College.

· Previous collegiate coaching and recruiting success.

· Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and compliance.

· Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.

· Agreement with and commitment to abide by the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Crown College provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, genetic information, veteran status, or other applicable protected class status.

As a private Christian college and religious educational institution, Crown College maintains the right to make employment decisions consistent with its religious beliefs, mission, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant, as permitted by applicable federal and state law.