Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

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Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
CAMPUS:
SUPERVISOR: Vice President of Athletics
FLSA STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

Rocklin

MAJOR PURPOSE
The Head Coach is responsible for instructing, initiating, developing, and leading a consistently
competitive athletic program, including recruiting, scheduling opponents, individual training, and
coaching team members. This position mentors and challenges student-athletes to grow spiritually
(discipleship), academically, and athletically in order to provide opportunities for Christian service
through the medium of athletic competition. This position provides support for specific internal
operations for the athletic department and must abide by rules and regulations established by Jessup
University’s written mission and vision statement, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association)

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Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
CAMPUS:
SUPERVISOR: Vice President of Athletics
FLSA STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

Rocklin

MAJOR PURPOSE
The Head Coach is responsible for instructing, initiating, developing, and leading a consistently
competitive athletic program, including recruiting, scheduling opponents, individual training, and
coaching team members. This position mentors and challenges student-athletes to grow spiritually
(discipleship), academically, and athletically in order to provide opportunities for Christian service
through the medium of athletic competition. This position provides support for specific internal
operations for the athletic department and must abide by rules and regulations established by Jessup
University’s written mission and vision statement, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association)
and the PacWest (Pacific West Conference).

This position is 100% in person either on the campus or at off site venues. Travel and weekend hours are
required.

The pay range for this position is generally $65,000-$70,000 annually. Individual pay is generally
determined by a number of factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training
and location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructs student-athletes in the techniques required to excel in their sport

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● Provides Christ-like (biblical) leadership for the program within the athletic department at Jessup

University

● Successfully recruits and graduates student-athletes who maintain the standards of the

university and department

● Mentors and supervises assistant coach(es)
● Schedules meets, transportation/accommodations and travel itineraries with the approval of the

campus athletic director

● Schedules practices on the Athletic Department Facilities Calendar
● Prepares weekly in and out of season practice plans in compliance with NCAA rules
● Disciples and assists with character development of student-athletes
● Plans and participates in summer missions opportunities for student-athletes
● Represents the university at conference and national meetings as assigned
● Prepares and oversees the program budget
● Assists and provides fundraising efforts aimed to support the Athletic Department as well as the

program

● Assists in the development of public relations with local constituencies aimed at gaining support

for the program as well as all athletic programs

● Coordinates appropriate athletic department sport camps, clinics, meets/races including

communication with coaches, calendar of camps, enforcement of standards, best practices,
policies, procedures, and intra-departmental communication (HR, Business Office, etc.)
● Assists, provides support, and coordinates assigned internal athletic department operations.

● Attends mandatory coaches and departmental meetings
● Performs a variety of administrative support duties as assigned by the campus athletic director
● Completes other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications

● Bachelor’s degree required
● Master’s degree preferred
● USATF Certification I, Certification II (Sprints, Throws, Distance, Jumps or Hurdles)
● Strength & Conditioning Certification preferred

Required Knowledge/Experience

● Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Cross Country/Track & Field
● Knowledge of and commitment to Jessup University mission statement and philosophy, the

NCAA, and conference rules and regulations

● A minimum of 5 years coaching and recruiting experience at the college level or equivalent

related experience

● Experience supervising volunteers and staff
● Requires a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive on University-related business (i.e. to

practices, games, etc. including transporting students) according to Jessup insurance
requirements

Skills/Abilities

● Effective leadership, communication and team management skill
● Strong negotiation and public relationship skills
● A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students and the community
● Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work

assignments

● Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
● Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of Jessup University as a private Christ-centered
University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct himself/herself in
a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. Additionally, the employee
may play a formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner consistent with the Community
Covenant and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions and/or spiritual formation groups
and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual formation role.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Much of the employee’s working time will be spent on indoor and or outdoor sports venues in all types
of weather and might require standing for long periods, moderate to loud noise levels; and tile, concrete,
carpeted floors, courts with hardwood floors, concretes floor warehouse, and outdoor grassy areas. The
employee may be exposed to heat/sun or inclement weather when working outdoors.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
● Repetitive motions using a computer keyboard
● Rising and sitting repeatedly
● Ability to lift, pull, grasp, pass, catch, stoop, reach and demonstrate in game, practice or training

environment and to execute daily office related tasks

● Will regularly require physical activity like walking, passing, shooting, catching, demonstrating on

a consistent basis

● May require climbing stairs indoors or outdoors to various spaces on and off campus
● Regularly requires the ability to drive student-athletes to and from contests and team functions

as well as driving to and from recruiting events

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers
to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand
and walk. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements and job description are intended to describe the nature and level of work being
performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are to be performed or assigned. Job descriptions are not
intended as and do not create employment contracts. Jessup University maintains its status as an at-will
employer. Employees may be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

I acknowledge I have reviewed the content of this job description and understand that if I have any
physical limitations or require any reasonable accommodations in order to perform my job, I must
immediately inform administration.

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