Head Coach, Men's Cross Country

Welcome to Jackson College! We're seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as the Men's Head Cross Country Coach. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the success of our student-athletes. As the Head Coach, you'll be responsible for selecting, recruiting, instructing, and monitoring our cross country athletes. Your leadership will guide them to achieve their full potential both on and off the track.

In addition to coaching responsibilities, you'll be entrusted with crucial administrative tasks. This includes submitting preliminary budgets, scheduling events, arranging travel, and addressing equipment needs for the Cross Country program. It's essential that you adhere to all regulations set forth by Jackson College, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA).

If you're passionate about coaching, dedicated to student success, and committed to upholding the highest standards of collegiate athletics, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Jackson College and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to fostering excellence in athletics and academics.

• Provides preliminary budget projections

• Recruits prospective student-athletes in accordance with JC's strategic enrollment management targets

• Athletic and academic performance shall be considered

• Submit list of recruits for grant approval (All grants/scholarships are awarded in accordance with an approved College budget and shall be approved by the Athletic Director.

• Prepares the teams schedule

• Develops an annual on/off season plan that includes goals for the program (Athletic, Academic, Fund Development and Community Service)

• Supervision of assistant coaches, volunteers, and student-athletes (academic, practice and games)

• Fosters sportsmanship and fair play

• Coordinate practices schedules and trips

• Manage team equipment including inventory, repair, and replacement (purchasing in accordance with approved budget guidelines and purchasing procedures)

• Abide by all standards, rules and regulations of the NJCAA and MCCAA

• Conform to the administrative policies of the College and the Athletic Department

• Travel regulations - Maintain a good motor vehicle records for teams travel

• Grants

• Purchasing Credit card use

• Foster a positive image for the College and the Athletic Department

• Promote and track student academic performance and community service.

• Make appropriate referrals to College resources when a student is in need of academic assistance (i.e. not meeting satisfactory academic progress).

• Assure team media information is accurate, current and complete (rosters, webpages, brochures, etc.)

• Engage in athletic program fund development

• Support student athlete preparation and referral when athletic and academic transfer is the goal

• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College's beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises assistant coaches and student employees including training, hiring and termination recommendation (all final decisions are within the authority of the Assistant Dean).

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Internal:          Frequent contact with faculty, staff, and administrators within Student Services, Health and Physical Fitness and other departments in an information-sharing capacity.

External:          Regular contact with JC students, prospective students, community

members, the media, high school coaches, area Athletic Directors, college

coaches, officials and the NJCAA & MCCAA

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution or accredited credential or equivalent credits is required.  Bachelor's degree in physical education, Health Promotion, or related field preferred.  Three or more years of experience serving as a head coach in a college, high school or club setting required.  College coaching experience preferred.  Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, or able to obtain certification within 30-days of employment.  Must have a valid Michigan Driver's license with no restrictions.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of personal computers and software including word processing, scheduling, e-mail, and spreadsheets required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats including the ability to speak before large audiences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract and apply concepts of basic statistics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.   The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust and focus.

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Coaches are not employed directly by Jackson College with the exception of those receiving a pension from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. All others are employed by EDUStaff, LLC.  If you are selected you will be required to complete EDUStaff's employment application and on-boarding processes.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V." Your resume, cover letter, and an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application.  Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background and reference check.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. EDUStaff is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college.  Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws.