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Head Cross-Country/Half Marathon Coach

Employer
Amarillo College
Location
Amarillo, TX

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. It is our mission and our responsibility to enrich their lives by helping them identify an educational pathway that will lead to success in life. It is therefore required that every team member, regardless of job title or duties, be responsible, first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

We are currently seeking a Head Cross-Country/Half Marathon Coach who will adhere to the aforementioned mission statement and be responsible for all aspects of coaching Amarillo College's inaugural Division I NJCAA cross-country program.

Application Deadline: 5:00 pm June 7, 2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Preferred: Master’s Degree or higher

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Required:

  • USA Track and Field Level 1 Certification (Required By Start Date)
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive college vehicles.
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.

POSITION:

Parameters: Full-time 9 months/year

Location: Washington Street Campus Carter Fitness Center and various cross-country trails, roads or courses over open or rough terrain.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: Three (3) years’ collegiate level cross-country coaching experience / head coach.

Required:

  • Extensive successful coaching experience at a high school varsity level or higher.
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of intercollegiate cross-country program.
  • Knowledge of NJCAA, NJCAA Region V and WJCAC rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and student athletes.
  • Knowledge of Title IX regulations.
  • Computer skills with ability to use recruiting and eligibility software and current cross-country software.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

  • Plan, direct, and coach an intercollegiate cross-country program that develops student athletes to their fullest potential while being regionally competitive and ethically run; ensures NJCAA, NJCAA Region V and WJCAC rules and regulation compliance.
  • Assist in developing the cross-country program annual budget, monitor expenditures including allocation of scholarships, and develop and implement a successful fund-raising plan to meet program needs, goals, and objectives.
  • Work with Director of Athletics to schedule events and travel and develop an event management plan for each race.
  • Provide information to College Relations for press releases, season previews, local news articles, athletics website, and feature stories to various media in compliance with the college, NJCAA, NJCAA Region V and WJCAC policies and procedures.
  • Attend assigned college, department, and division meetings as required.
  • Report directly to the Director of Athletics and work closely with other staff, faculty, administration and parents.
  • Assist Director of Athletics in the development of the student athlete discipline policy.
  • Direct the entire recruiting process which includes the identification, evaluation, recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes.
  • Train and oversee assistant coaches, if any, in techniques, skills, philosophy, rules and strategies and call meetings with coaching staff periodically and consistently throughout the cross-country season.
  • Develop weight training, wellness/fitness program for cross-country athletes and promote an appreciation of physical wellness/fitness.
  • Advise on the procurement and manage the maintenance of all cross-country equipment, training equipment, uniforms, etc.
  • Provide quality coaching and instruction to students participating in the cross-country program; develop, implement, and teach related cross-country program curriculum; enforce safety regulations and procedures through supervision of students.
  • Schedule training, practice and competition at the Carter Fitness Center and other off-campus training facilities.
  • Provide ongoing oversight of student athlete’s conduct both on and off the course; assist with conflict resolution; provide guidance with negotiating campus processes such as registration, financial aid, assist with the development of positive interpersonal relationships including campus integration with other students and faculty.
  • Responsible for the development of practice schedules, event schedules and travel schedules to include transportation, hotel, meal arrangements and student athlete/parent contact and insurance information for all out-of-town events.
  • Supervise and coordinate cross country events and activities; attend scheduled cross-country practices, classes, and all competitions staying with the team, at all times, until the last student athlete finishes their race.
  • Schedule, plan, organize and conduct summer sport camps.
  • Enforce safety regulations and procedures through supervision of students involved in the program and immediately report all major injuries incurred during practice sessions or competition to the Director of Athletics.
  • Responsible for course conditions at practice and school competition facilities and coordinate with the owners of any off-campus facilities to the extent needed.
  • Exhibit strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to cultivate relationships built on trust and confidentiality with a diverse population. Must always maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, especially when dealing with resistance or hostility. Required to provide an exemplary level of customer service to all internal, external customers, vendors, community leaders, etc. Must maintain professionalism in demeanor, work-style and dress.
  • Comply with all college, state and local procedures, rules and regulations. Observe and promote continual improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Perform additional related duties as required.
  • As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between a cross-country course, classroom or office setting and requires occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighting up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary).

Work Environment: Work is primarily performed on cross-country trails, roads or courses, over open or rough terrain, or office setting under general supervision.

Travel Expectations: Travel is required. Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required. Examples: course preparation, recruiting, conferences and meetings. School-owned vehicle may be provided.

Salary: Aligned with the current published salary scale for the represented position grade, commensurate with experience.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.

Organization

Working at Amarillo College

Established in 1929, with 86 students answering the inaugural roll call, Amarillo College today is a vibrant, multi-faceted community college that typically enrolls about 10,000 students in academic classes at six campuses and an outreach center.

In 2018, Amarillo College was named a “Great College to Work For” in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s eleventh annual survey on the academic workplace.

With a proven blend of quality and affordability that makes Texas community colleges so appealing – approximately half of the students enrolled in higher education in Texas attend a community college – Amarillo College provides students with a solid academic foundation, whether they are looking to immediately enter the workforce or proceed to a university.

AC, which enjoys unflagging community support, received a major boost in May of 2019 with passage of an $89 million bond issue. Among the many projects this enables the College to undertake are creation of an Innovation Hub, construction of a First Responders Academy and centralization of Student Life Services.

Amarillo College adopted a Culture of Caring in 2015 and since that time has launched a unique and ambitious No Excuses Poverty Initiative that has garnered national attention for connecting first-generation and/or academically underprepared students with social services structured to help them overcome barriers to success.

The College’s game-changing initiatives led national community college reform leader Achieving the Dream (ATD) to name Amarillo College a co-recipient of its 2019 Leah Meyer Austin Award, a significant national accolade contingent upon measurable improvements in student outcomes.

Over the past six years, Amarillo College opened a counseling center, a legal aid clinic, a career and employment center, and a childcare center. AC also launched an Advocacy and Resource Center, which houses a food pantry and connects students with social services provided by more than 60 local nonprofits.

Since their inception, AC’s initiatives have led to steady gains in A-to-C pass rates, fall-to-fall retention, and three-year graduation/transfer rates, which among first generation students have increased from 12 percent to 21 percent.

Additionally, the percentage of students who attend AC on a full-time basis continues to climb – 75 percent of AC students attended the College part time in 2015, while only 57 percent were part-time students in 2018.

The College enjoyed its largest graduating class ever in May of 2019, when more than 1,000 students were awarded credentials of completion.

 

OUR MISSION & VALUES

The mission of Amarillo College is “enriching the lives of our students and community by helping learners identify and achieve their educational goals.” The mission is driven by our vision to ensure that 70% of our students complete a certificate or degree or transfer within 3 years. Both the mission and vision of the college are lived out among our staff through our Culture of Caring which embodies our five core values: Wow, Innovation, Family, Fun, and Yes.

Caring through WOW: 

Every student and colleague will say "WOW, you were so helpful, supportive, and open" after an interaction with us.

Caring through FUN:   

We will find ways to have fun with each other and celebrate each other.
We will find ways to make our work fun and effective.

Caring through INNOVATION:     

We will see ourselves as "roadblock removers" - for students and for each other.
We will always look for ways to help others and improve our processes.

Caring through FAMILY:     

We will find ways to show we care about our students and each other.
We will readily and effectively share information with each other.
We will approach our interactions with each other with trust and openness.
We will put the needs of others before our own.

Caring through YES: 

We will think "yes" first and find solutions rather than saying "no."
We will be passionate about our jobs and helping each other.

 

ABOUT OUR REGION

Amarillo is the largest city in the 26-county Texas Panhandle. It is located in the center of the Panhandle – which produces 30 percent of the nation’s beef – and serves as a crossroads on Interstate 40 for travelers between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque, and a mid-point for Dallas-to-Denver traffic, as well.

Amarillo has just shy of 200,000 residents, while the Amarillo metropolitan area has a population of about 255,000. The city’s central location makes it the region’s natural hub for healthcare services and cultural pursuits – and Amarillo boasts several superlative illustrations of each.

With a diverse economy – from agriculture and oil and gas to aircraft production and precious-metal refining –Amarillo typically has an unemployment rate of less than 3 percent, routinely one of the lowest in the state.

Amarillo received the following accolades in 2018:

  • Top 20 Places Where Millennials Are Buying Homes, by SmartAsset
  • Best Places to Find a Job, by WalletHub
  • Best Small Places for Business Careers, by Forbes

Amarillo is the Spanish word for the color yellow. The entire Panhandle, unlike most of Texas, enjoys all four distinctive seasons each year, and gorgeous sunsets are typical. The region is often referred to as the Golden Spread.

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Location
PO Box 447
Amarillo
Texas
79178
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