Head Men's And Women's Cross Country/ Track And Field Coach

Warren Wilson College welcomes applications for the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field Coach position. We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven individual with the right aptitude and experience to recruit student-athletes for both our longstanding men's and women's cross country program as well as our newly added men's and women's track and field program, which is intended to begin competition in the Spring of 2025. The individual in this role will also be responsible for motivating, and supporting student athletes, and creating a strong team performance and culture. The primary responsibilities for this position include oversight and operation of both teams, including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, and managing both programs within the policies and philosophy of Warren Wilson College. This is an 11-month, full-time, benefit eligible, position, which is paid over 12 months. The individual in this role is expected to work approximately July through May, with four weeks off, scheduled in the month of June. This position is required to work frequently during evenings and weekends.

Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the qualifications and job responsibilities for this full-time, exempt position. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter, which includes your experience working with a diverse range of identities and experiences including, but not limited to, previous DEI training or initiatives.

First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Please be aware no relocation assistance is available for this position.

Our mission:

Warren Wilson College, rooted in liberal arts education, is committed to providing educational programs that prepare graduates to engage in groundbreaking scholarship and creative work; pursue meaningful careers with professionalism; and lead purposeful lives dedicated to fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable world. Toward that end, the College utilizes an innovative educational approach that intentionally integrates academics and experiential learning (through campus work and community engagement) for a rich, challenging student experience. Our students matriculate through deliberately scaffolded courses and signature capstone experiences that combine intellectual foundations with experiential skill development and problem solving. In that vein, Warren Wilson College is committed to fostering students' curiosity, empathy, and integrity by providing them with a variety of perspectives, mentors and role models.

To fulfill this mission, the College, through its Strategic Imperative for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is embarking on institutional initiatives that infuse DEI into all aspects of its functioning. Specifically, the College is unwavering in our commitment to the dignity of all people - particularly those populations who have been both historically oppressed and continue to experience systemic oppression. While we value the breadth of diversity necessary for a rich campus culture, we also recognize the particular challenge and opportunity for growth and leadership around race, noting that such a focus necessarily intersects with deepening efforts around other aspects of identity. We are committed to a culture of educational access and ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. Fully living out this commitment involves incorporating DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs and administrative capacities to advance inclusive excellence at all levels of the College. In alignment with our DEI commitment, we welcome and invite applicants who desire to, and possess the skills and experience to, advance this work. We welcome applications from members of racial/ethnic underrepresented groups (e.g., BIPOC/people of the global majority) and individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations (e.g., racial/ethnic, income, immigration status, sexual orientation/gender identification, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Two years of coaching or related athletic experience, OR two-plus years playing at the collegiate level.

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of track and field and cross country sports.

• Evidence of team-building skills focusing on communication and positive interactions.

• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a diverse range of identities and experiences.

• Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use or ability to obtain certifications upon hire.

• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.

• More than two years of coaching or related athletic experience, which include program development and collegiate coaching.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching

• Demonstrate a commitment to the College's mission and the mission of the Athletic Department.

• Plans and implements a systematic recruiting program under the direction of the Athletic Director and Vice President of Enrollment to accomplish recruiting goals/quotas.

• Schedule intercollegiate contests. Considerations include any Warren Wilson community event, travel time, competition between like opponents, and realistic demands placed on student-athletes.

• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who are capable of academic, athletic, and social success in a competitive academic, athletic, and work environment through visits, scouting, phone calls, correspondence, camps, and clinics to meet established roster goals.

• Must work on campus unless traveling for approved strategic recruiting initiatives/trips.

• Build and promote a team culture conducive to academic and athletic excellence.

• Create a high standard of athletic training, leadership, preparation, competition, exercise, and skill development for all student-athletes.

• Ensures compliance with all NCAA and College rules and regulations.

• Assist with game management and building operations as needed.

• Hire and supervise a part-time assistant coach(s), as approved.

• Attend department meetings, home and away athletic events as required.

Program and Budget Management

• Organize and maintain all travel operations including scheduling, budgeting, driving, and proper management of student-athletes.

• Utilize recruiting software and maintain a database.

• Oversee and manage the team budget while being fiscally responsible.

• Reconcile credit card statements, collect and submit all departmental check requests to the office of administration and finance.

• Maintain and inventory all team college assets.

• Maintain appropriate office hours and files.

Communications and Collaboration

• Work effectively with student-athletes, staff, faculty, and administrators through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Always represent the college appropriately and professionally.

• Assist in building relations with the WWC internal and external community.

• Maintain a professional appearance when representing the college.

• Establish a working and coaching presence in the athletic offices.

Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.