Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Posted On: Wed May 8 2024 Job Description:
Identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully at the NCAA Division III level and who are capable of succeeding academically.
Develop practice and game plans.
Cultivate a team culture that is inclusive and accepting of others
Utilize appropriate safety precautions during practice, meets and team travel.
Discipline student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and policies.
Work with administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.
Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
Organize and administer the recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, NEWMAC, and Clark University policies and guidelines
Responsible for engaging and maintaining strong relationships with alumni, family and friends of the Cross Country program
Supervise and mentor assistant coaches
Develop a conditioning program along with practices
Meet with players during the year and conduct post season interviews
Maintain accurate record keeping and transparency within the program
Comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Clark University rules and regulations
Perform other functions as assigned by supervisor
Job Requirements:
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:
Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
3-5 years of coaching experience, required
Knowledge and passion for the sport of cross country
Possess valid driver's license
CPR, AED and First Aid certifications are required
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and communicate with student athletes
Commitment and dedication to academic success
Strong organizational and developmental skills
Ability to recruit and coach a diverse population
Ability to conduct practices and manage meet strategy
Additional Information:
As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.
At Clark University, we are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, employee development programs, and campus culture. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.
Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.
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