Posting Summary
Assistant, Men's & Women's Cross Country
AS947P
Athletic Director's Office
Posting Summary
Assistant, Men's & Women's Cross Country
AS947P
Athletic Director's Office
Athletics
Athletics
Erie, Pa
This is a part-time 12 month position and is responsible for assisting with coaching, managing and directing various aspects of the Gannon University Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Team. The Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Team competes at the
NCAA
Division II level and is a member of the
PSAC
. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
:
NCAA
Division II cross country team for the Athletic Department at Gannon University.
Assist with providing direction, coordination, and instruction to Gannon’s cross country team during the spring track season.
Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes, including international recruiting.
Ensures compliance with all applicable University,
NCAA
, and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (
PSAC
) rules, regulations, and policies.
Counsel team members in academics, team expectations, and personal matters. Consult with head coach and appropriate personnel for support and resolution of issues as required.
Represent the Gannon University Athletic Department in professional, civic, charity, and alumni events.
Assist with formulating and conducting camps and/or clinics.
Assist with scheduling all practices and practice facilities with the administration for approval.
Assist in preparing advanced scheduling, with budget approval, for all transportation, hotel, and meal requirements for away contests.
Assists with scheduling and coordinating all aspects of one home cross country meet a year.
Assist with submiting expense reports for all home and away contests.
Assist with issuing, maintaining, and collecting all team uniforms and equipment.
Assist with training, strengthening and developing all student-athletes; in compliance with all
NCAA
Division II and
PSAC
rules and regulations.
Assist in active collaboration with University Advancement Office and Athletic Department in developing and implementing fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope, responsibility, and requirements of the position.
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience: Previous competitive coaching experience is required; preferably at the collegiate level.
Skills: Knowledge of
NCAA
and
PSAC
rules and proven success in recruiting and promoting student-athletes in their academic and athletic experience. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; technical knowledge of skills and strategy combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them; ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes; willingness and ability to actively recruit qualified prospective student-athletes to the University; strong administrative skills such as prioritization, organization, and ability to work independently.
Licenses or Certifications: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
College-level coaching experience is preferred.
Strength and conditioning certification is preferred.
Able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment.
When coaching, work is performed in a busy office and athletic environment (indoor & outdoor).
Exempt
Professional
Staff
Part-Time
12M
As required
Flexible work schedule
Other
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* I attest that I have not been suspended from coaching by another NCAA member institution.
* Have you been prohibited from certain coaching-related activities as a result of violations while employed by another NCAA member institution?
Gannon University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 1 of 16 | 31 | — |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 2 of 16 | — | — |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 16 | — | — |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 4 of 16 | — | — |
California University of Pennsylvania | 5 of 16 | — | — |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 6 of 16 | — | — |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 7 of 16 | — | — |
Bloomsburg Commonwealth University | 8 of 16 | — | — |
Lock Haven Commonwealth University | 9 of 16 | — | — |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 10 of 16 | — | — |
Mansfield Commonwealth University | 11 of 16 | — | — |
Gannon University | 12 of 16 | — | — |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 14 of 16 | — | — |
Seton Hill University | 15 of 16 | — | — |
Shepherd University | 16 of 16 | — | — |
Gannon University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 1 of 18 | 31 | — |
Bloomsburg Commonwealth University | 2 of 18 | — | — |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 18 | — | — |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 4 of 18 | — | — |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 5 of 18 | — | — |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 6 of 18 | — | — |
Lock Haven Commonwealth University | 7 of 18 | — | — |
California University of Pennsylvania | 8 of 18 | — | — |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 9 of 18 | — | — |
Seton Hill University | 10 of 18 | — | — |
Gannon University | 11 of 18 | — | — |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 12 of 18 | — | — |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 13 of 18 | — | — |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 15 of 18 | — | — |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 16 of 18 | — | — |
Mansfield Commonwealth University | 17 of 18 | — | — |
Shepherd University | 18 of 18 | — | — |
Gannon University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
Rob Ahrens |
Rosie Williamson Departing
|
– | – |
2023-2024 |
Rob Ahrens |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Rob Ahrens |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
John Carrig |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
John Carrig |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
John Carrig |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
John Carrig |
– | – | |
2017-2018 |
John Carrig |
– | – |
Gannon University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
Rob Ahrens |
Rosie Williamson Departing
|
– | – |
2023-2024 |
Rob Ahrens |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Rob Ahrens |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
John Carrig |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
John Carrig |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
John Carrig |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
John Carrig |
– | – | |
2017-2018 |
John Carrig |
– | – |
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