Coach, Cross Country (Part-Time) at Salt Lake Community College (UT) – Salt Lake City, Utah

Responsible for coaching the Salt Lake Community College Men's and Women's cross country teams, and assisting the Athletic Director in the coordination of all matters related to the program. All individuals in this position must adhere to the college's policies and procedures and promote a safe, responsible, and healthy environment for all student athletes.

This is a part-time, hourly position. Benefits, such a medical, dental, vision, etc. will not be provided by the college.
Program Management

• Ensures that the Salt Lake Community College Cross Country program conforms with the standards and requirements of the college, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC)
• Manages and directs athletes during competitions according to collegiate standards for sportsmanship and the rules of governing athletic associations
• Schedules, coordinates, mentors, and coaches team members during practice sessions and training activities

Student-Athlete Development

• Responsible for the effective training, mentoring, and discipline of program staff and student participants
• Establishes performance goals and standards for athletes and fairly enforces those standards
• Provides encouragement and support for student academic growth, enforces college and NJCAA academic standards for academic performance
• Responsible for the proper motivation of student athletes whereby runners find success in working hard to accomplish goals, and in an objective manner respects each individual's ability

Leadership and Representation

• Responsible for the behavior of team members at all events that fall within the purview of the cross country coach, demonstrates, encourages, and appropriately corrects behaviors to reflect the standards of Salt Lake Community College and the SWAC
• Administers discipline with due consideration for the dignity and self-respect of the individuals under their responsibility
• As a representative of Salt Lake Community College, maintains an image of professionalism at competitions and in the community
• Supports the Athletic Director in creating a positive environment for spectators at events

Recruitment and Administration

• Actively recruits student athletes in order to consistently field competitive teams
• Responsible for overseeing the budget for the cross country program and recommends the purchase of all equipment and uniforms
• Adheres to all college policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Athletic Director.

Attendance Requirements
Individuals in this position are expected to be present and available at all scheduled cross country meets, invitationals, and practice sessions; to assist with recruitment activities; and to be generally available for advice and counsel to students participating in the cross country program.

Working Conditions
Conditions are those of a typical collegiate athletic program, requiring the ability to develop understanding of cross country techniques and training methods in participants, to manage and direct athletes in competition, to perform frequent communication with participants and professional colleagues, and engage in travel that may include early morning departures and varying weather conditions typical of the Greater Salt Lake area.
1-3 years of experience as a coach or assistant coach of a high school or college cross country program, or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the program