Head Cross Country Coach

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Springfield, MA

Posted:

May 29, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

188601

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About American International College:

 

American International College (AIC), established in 1885, is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on an 88-acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The College comprises 42 buildings across two sites situated approximately half a mile apart. Among these facilities are residential accommodations that support a vibrant on-campus community of approximately 900 students.

AIC serves a diverse student body of around 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Academic offerings span a wide range of disciplines through the School of Business, Arts and Sciences; the School of Health Sciences; and the School of Education. The College is dedicated to transforming lives through career-focused education grounded in the liberal arts, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and global awareness.

AIC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment that reflects the rich backgrounds of the students it serves. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, the College actively encourages applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the workforce at all levels.

 

 

Job Description:

COACHING/INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM INSTRUCTION: 

• Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on rules and fundamentals, pre-competition activities, skill attainment, techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner and team concepts that are specific to team needs.  
• Provide individualized coaching, tutoring and mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work. 
• Assess student-athletes skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition and in film. 
• Review video of opponent performance and subsequently design individual and team instruction for AIC student-athletes. 
• Determine specific daily practice activities that are organized,  creative and valuable for the student-athletes. 
• Keep informed of modern trends, techniques and strategies; transferring the knowledge in the development and implementation of game strategy and position assignments.
• Emphasize values of competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision-making and lasting values to each individual.  Always serves as an exemplary professional.

RECRUITING:  

• Work collaboratively with the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid to effectively recruit new student-athletes that have the ability to achieve success academically and athletically at AIC. 
• Abide by all recruiting rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA. 

LEADERSHIP:

• Communicate skillfully with colleagues, subordinates and student-athletes. 
• Maintain self-control and set an example for sportsmanlike conduct in  relationships with your team, officials, administration and opponents in victory or defeat. 
• Provide clear direction of responsibility and authority. 
• Attend and contribute to department meetings and functions.

NCAA RULES / COMPLIANCE:  Always adhere to Conference and NCAA rules (when applicable).  

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS:  

• Actively support student-athlete participation in community outreach efforts. 
• Develop and maintain positive relationship with interested segment of the community.  

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:  

• Assess team competitive performance versus expectations. 
• Analyze how well did the team play when compared with expectations; make adjustments as necessary.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Perform additional responsibilities, including, but not limited to driving team vans,  (as assigned by the Director of Track and Cross Country)

Requirements:

•     Required Degree(s): Bachelor's 

  •     Preferred Degree(s): Masters

•     Required Field of Expertise: Track & Field

  •     Preferred Field of Expertise: Distance

•     Required Training/Cert:  CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment

•     Required Licensure(s): Valid, insurable driver's license

•     Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level preferred

•     Knowledge of NCAA regulations and ability to pass NCAA recruiting test within 90 days

•     Strong knowledge of Track & Field

•     Exceptional leadership and strong organizational skills.

•     The ability to represent the philosophy and educational goals of American International College.

•     Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as the schedule dictates

Additional Information:

AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.

• Brief cover letter
• Current resume
• Contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor)

Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.

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