Saint Anselm College, a private liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a part-time Mens and Womens Assistant Cross Country Track & Field Coach. This position will report to the Head Coach and provide coaching expertise, leadership, management, and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA program resulting in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will place highest priority on academic integrity and a commitment to student-athlete success on the field and in the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities and Position Accountabilities:
• Provide leadership, organization, supervision for all practices and varsity contests in conjunction with head coach. • In conjunction with head coach, oversee and evaluate assistant coaches, student assistants, and volunteers. • Organize and implement a successful recruiting program which attracts academically and athletically gifted prospects-with an unwavering commitment to retention, degree completion, and academic success. • Conduct all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the NCAA, conference, athletic department policy manual, and the College. • Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect among the Cross Country Track & Field staff, coaches, and student-athletes. • Commitment to student-athlete safety and welfare as it pertains to all aspects of intercollegiate Cross Country Track & Field. • Manage team needs within parameters of annual budget; review all budget requests and projected fiscal needs. • Schedule all team travel, practices, and contests in accordance with college policies, conference scheduling guidelines, and NCAA bylaws (under direction of head coach). • Review student-athlete eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations. • Maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with college staff (Admission, Academic Resource Center, Student Affairs, etc.) and departmental staff to ensure an efficient and effective program. • Represent the College at professional meetings, admissions events, alumni gatherings, campus activities, other athletic events, and civic affairs. • Encourage and administer an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefits to the campus and surrounding communities. • Develop, coordinate, and oversee comprehensive Cross Country Track & Field camps/clinics to increase involvement and participation. • Maintain relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program and College. • Attend and participate in all athletic department meetings and rules education sessions. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Comprehensive understanding of multiple facets of NCAA athletics required. Bachelor's degree required. Excellence with interpersonal communications (written and oral) skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is necessary. Ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and mentoring skills. Must be comfortable working in a flexible, team environment with a positive attitude and sense of humor. Unwavering commitment to academic integrity, inclusion, diversity, gender equity, student-athlete welfare, and knowledge of NCAA and Title IX compliance.
Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record • NCAA compliance background check • Successful completion of annual coaches' exam per NCAA guidelines • Successful completion of first aid, CPR, and AED certifications
Successful candidates will be able to assist the college in advancing its Catholic identity and strategic priorities, which include institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.