Head Coach - Cross Country

Position: Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Cross Country 

Reports to: Athletic Director 

Department: Athletics 

Status: Part Time 

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Summary**  **

The Head Coach at Grace Christian University is responsible for all aspects of their respective program, with a  commitment to cultivate a team culture in which student-athletes can thrive. The Head Coach will lead the program in  alignment with the Grace Christian University mission to ‘Graduate courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an  eternal impact wherever they go’. 

Essential Duties:

Position: Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Cross Country 

Reports to: Athletic Director 

Department: Athletics 

Status: Part Time 

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Summary**  **

The Head Coach at Grace Christian University is responsible for all aspects of their respective program, with a  commitment to cultivate a team culture in which student-athletes can thrive. The Head Coach will lead the program in  alignment with the Grace Christian University mission to ‘Graduate courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an  eternal impact wherever they go’. 

Essential Duties:

• Recruiting and retaining a full team of student-athletes 
• Driving excellence in the area of Spiritual growth, competition, and academics within team 
• Managing meet/invitational schedule  
• Booking travel accommodations and coordinating team itineraries 
• Keeping record of expenditures and staying on track with budgeted allowance for program 
• Building and supervising assistant coaching staff and provide direction and oversight 
• Practice planning and coordination of gym time/field usage with Athletic Director 
• Providing Assistant AD/SID with information needed pertaining to respective sport 
• Coordinating consistent devotions and service projects within team for Grace ROOTED program 
• Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution 
• Experience coaching at High School or Collegiate level 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends 
• Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness,  growing in conformity to the image of Christ
• A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating Courageous Ambassadors for Christ Who Make an Eternal Impact Wherever They Go. 

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to cjamieson@gracechristian.edu and talentmanagement@gracechristian.edu

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