Head Cross Country Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Head Cross Country Coach

Position Type

Staff

Job Description

McMurry University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach. This position is responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all aspects of the men’s and women’s cross-country programs in a manner that supports the mission and values of the university and is in full compliance with NCAA Division III, conference, and institutional guidelines 

Essential Duties Summary

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Head Cross Country Coach

Position Type

Staff

Job Description

McMurry University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach. This position is responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all aspects of the men’s and women’s cross-country programs in a manner that supports the mission and values of the university and is in full compliance with NCAA Division III, conference, and institutional guidelines 

Essential Duties Summary

The major/essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions which, are not listed in any particular order of importance or significance: 
• Recruiting: Identifies prospective student-athletes qualified for admission to McMurry University; effectively communicates with prospective student-athletes; effectively communicates and coordinates recruitment efforts for the cross-country program with McMurry’s Office of Admissions. 
• Coaching/Student-Athlete Experience: Demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to develop sport skills, and strategies; promotes student-athlete welfare and provides appropriate mentoring to student-athletes and assistant coach in a Christ-centered setting. Assists the Head Coach for Track & Field in addition to head coaching responsibilities for cross country student athletes. 
• Program Administration: Operates within all University, Conference and NCAA III guidelines; schedules practices; maintains inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies; carry out team travel according to established policies and procedures; effectively communicates within the Department and with university community on matters pertaining to the cross country and track programs. 
• Supervision: Identifies, hires, trains and evaluates assistant coach, ensures that assistant coach adheres to all University, Conference and NCAA III guidelines. Position reports to the director of athletics.

Required Qualifications

Required Education/Experience: 
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. 
2. Ability to recruit outstanding student-athletes to a strong academic environment with a Christian mission. 
3. Experience coaching cross country at the college level or significant experience coaching at the high school or club level, or equivalent required and/or collegiate playing experience. 
4. Ability to effectively teach and coach student-athletes in a Christ-centered setting. 
5. A commitment to being a positive role model and leader to the team as well as an excellent communicator. 
6. Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the University and its programs, personnel, and philosophies.

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Salary

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | AS978P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 08/18/2025 | | Posting Open Date | 07/24/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2. Letter of Recommendation

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