Head Cross Country And Track & Field Coach

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Ferrum College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ferrum, Virginia, is looking for a motivated, energetic and passionate individual to be our next Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Director of Athletics.

Ferrum College is a proud member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). We will be transiting from the Old Dominion Athletic Conference to Division II Conference Carolinas in the fall of 2025.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The head cross country/track and field coach will evaluate, recruit, coach and mentor qualified male and female student-athletes that will compete at a high level in the classroom and on the field. The successful candidate will oversee the organization of all team practices, games and budgets. This individual will put together a comprehensive recruitment plan for the cross county/track and field staff and will ensure a culture of compliance within all NCAA Division III, ODAC and Ferrum College rules and regulations, and ensure all coaches and student-athletes comply with same. Finally, the successful candidate will serve in administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Director of Athletics.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate, recruit, coach and mentor qualified student-athletes and prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity cross country/track and field experience.

• Oversee all aspects of cross country/track and field program operations, including, but not limited to, the development and management of all team practices, contests, recruitment, academic monitoring, budgets and the supervision of all full-time, part-time, volunteer and student assistant coaching staff.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan for the entire cross country/track and field staff, ensuring a robust and competitive roster from the local, regional and national landscape.

• Ensure a culture of compliance around all NCAA Division III, ODAC and Ferrum College rules and regulations and ensure all coaching staff members and student-athletes do the same.

• Travel locally, regionally and nationally for all regular-season and post-season events, conference and/or national meetings and fundraising, alumni and community events.

• Develop yearly, non-conference, game schedules to ensure high-level competition in preparation for ODAC and post-season play.

• Oversee student-athlete academic progress, be available for consultation/support for student-athletes and direct student-athletes to the appropriate academic professionals to ensure academic success.

• Select and purchase all equipment necessary to ensure a competitive cross country/track and field program.

• Work with Director of Athletics on the upkeep of all relevant facilities utilized by the cross country/track and field program.

• Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements to internal and external constituents.

• Serve in administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Director of Athletics.

• Serve on department and campus-wide committees as requested, as well as other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversight of full-time assistant cross country/track and field coaches and all part-time, volunteer and student assistant coaches.

Qualification Standards:

Education/Experience:

• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years collegiate coaching experience is required. A master's degree and collegiate playing experience preferred.

Licenses:

• Current and valid driver's license required.

Other Preferences:

The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field. The successful candidate must be committed to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of students around their education, cultural diversity, mental health awareness and NCAA and ODAC compliance.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ferrum we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles on campus.

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with the names and telephone numbers of three references to resumes@ferrum.edu or mail to Human Resources, Ferrum College, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA 24088. Background check required.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

All applicants must complete the online Ferrum College Employment Application by clicking here.