LocationGalesburg, Illinois

Employment TypeFull-Time

DepartmentAthletics

Knox College

Associate Head Coach - Cross Country/Track and Field

Knox College invites applications for the position of Associate Head Coach for the Men’s and Women’s
Cross Country and Track & Field programs. This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible position that begins as
soon as possible. Salary for this position is competitive. This position reports to the Head Cross
Country/Track & Field Coach under the direction of the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate
will have a focus on supporting student-athlete success and developing a competitive NCAA Division III
program.

Knox College provides a competitive salary and a strong benefit package including health, dental, vision
and life insurance; access to a retirement plan; a generous paid vacation and holiday package; free
membership to our recreation center; and more! Tuition remission is also available after a two-year
waiting period.

Cross Country and Track & Field at Knox College date back to the 1910’s. Knox won the second-ever
Midwest Conference (MWC) Track & Field Championship in 1922 and has won six total. Knox student-
athletes have established more than 55 cross country and track and field school records since 2000, won
five individual MWC conference meet titles, and claimed more than 40 all-conference medals. The track
and field team has produced over 17 NCAA Division III national meet qualifiers, four NCAA All-
Americans, and one individual national champion in school history. At present, the track and field team
boasts the NCAA DIII record holder in the men’s 100m with a time of 10.17. The Prairie Fire have two
scholar-athletes attending the 2022 outdoor NCAA Championships competing in the 100m, 200m, and
400m races. In addition, this past indoor and outdoor season saw our men’s teams post their highest
conference finishes since 1994. This is a program on the rise! The cross country and track & field squads
will return a solid and quickly improving roster and has a dynamic incoming class. Recruiting nationally,
the team consists of student-athletes from all over the country that are poised to move to gain Midwest
Conference and national recognition.

Knox College, a member of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III, is a vibrant community of
scholar-teachers and students with a tradition of free inquiry, independent thought, and diverse
perspectives.

Knox College is one of the 50 most diverse campuses in America and prides itself on its historic
commitment to increase access to all qualified students of varied backgrounds, races, and conditions,
regardless of financial means. U.S. News and World Report included Knox as one of its “Best Value
Schools” in its 2021 rankings, listing it as #20 among national liberal arts colleges, recognizing academic
quality and the price that students pay after receiving need-based scholarships or grants. Knox is also
regularly recognized for this historic and transformative mission; Knox has been included in every edition
of Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges since
the groundbreaking book was first published in 1996. Washington Monthly ranks Knox #40 in the nation
for its commitment to the public good, and Forbes regularly includes Knox on its Grateful Grads Index,
which rates the top 200 colleges and universities for the success of graduates and the number of alumni
that financially support their alma mater.

Knox athletes are scholar-athletes with a focus on achievement in the classroom, on the court or playing
field, and as community and campus leaders. Institutional support for enhancing intercollegiate athletics

is strong and the K Club booster organization has been very active in recent years with a significant
upward trajectory both in engagement and dollars raised the past three years. Gifts to K Club made
possible a state-of-the-art golf performance center and converted the College’s grass soccer field to a
high-grade synthetic turf. More recently, the athletics department has increased its social media presence,
facilitated increased branding of the Prairie Fire facilities, completed a website redesign to capitalize on
the department’s increased online audience, installed a new state-of-the-art video scoreboard at Prats
Field as well as new scoreboards at Blodgett Baseball Field and the Knox Softball Field, and is currently
installing new high-grade synthetic turn at Knosher Bowl.

More information about Knox College can be found at www.knox.edu. Information on Knox College
Athletics is available at www.prairiefire.knox.edu. Information on the Midwest Conference can be found
at http://www.midwestconference.org/.

Responsibilities
The associate coach is responsible for assisting and supporting the head coach in all aspects of the the
program including but not limited to: assisting with the execution of a successful recruiting and retention
plan; assisting with the integration of the program into the campus community; scheduling, planning, and
supervising practices and contests as assigned; assisting with the management of the programs’ operating
budget and team travel; developing cultural competence within the program; fully supporting Knox
College and Prairie Fire athletics department diversity and inclusion initiatives; fundraising, as needed;
assisting with the administration of all aspects of the program ensuring compliance with departmental,
institutional, Midwest Conference (MWC) and NCAA rules and regulations; assisting with alumni and
booster engagement including promotion of program on social media platforms; scouting of opponents
additional coaching, and additional teaching, game operations, or administrative duties as assigned. The
associate coach will serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with
student-athletes and College staff. The associate coach must also provide support and encouragement and
ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes. The associate coach will conduct him/herself
with integrity, principles and professionalism and adhere to all department, institution, conference and
NCAA rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications
The following are the qualifications for this position:
● Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
● Experience as a collegiate cross country and/or track & field student-athlete OR experience as a
high school or college cross country and/or track & field coach
● Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
● Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects
● An appreciation for a residential liberal arts education, respect for individual differences,
openness to the values and opinions of others, and flexibility to adapt to constant change.
● This position requires driving a vehicle on behalf of the College; therefore, the Head Coach must
possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence. Any convictions or
change in license status must be self-reported to the Director of Athletics.

The following are the preferred qualifications for this position:
● 1 or more years of collegiate cross country and/or track & field recruiting experience
● 1 or more years high school or collegiate cross country and/or track & field coaching experience

● Evidence of the ability to plan, organize, and administer training and competition strategies for
practice and meet implementation (Design workouts & long-term training plans, race or event
strategy)
● Experience coaching multiple events (Jumps, throws, distance, hurdles, mid-distance, etc.)
● Experience with recruiting database Front Rush (or similar database)
● Experience building alumni and fan engagement, fundraising
● Experience with social media and overall promotion of athletics program
● Experience with camps/clinics

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Application

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume including contact information for three references, and complete the Knox College Employment Application at https://knoxhr.bamboohr.com/jobs/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be subject to a background check.

Knox College is a nationally ranked, private, residential liberal arts college of 1,400 students from 48 states and 51 countries. Founded in 1837 by social reformers strongly opposed to slavery, Knox was one of the first colleges in the United States open to all, regardless of race, gender, or financial means. The College recruits a national and international pool of high ability students and stands out among its peers for the inclusion of first-generation, international, and students of color, in a culturally rich and vibrant campus community.

For more information about Knox College, please visit www.knox.edu/about-knox.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is Kimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator identified below. The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Title IX Coordinator

Kimberly K. Schrader

Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209

337 South Cherry Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7751

Email: kschrade@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office

500 W Madison St., Suite 1475

Chicago, IL 60661-4544

Phone: 312-730-1560

Email: ocr@ed.gov

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to either the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources or Director of Disability Support Services identified below.

For Employees:

Human Resources

Administrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200

368 South Prairie Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7200

Email: hr@knox.edu

For Students:

Director of Disability Support Services

Stephanie Grimes

Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183

340 South West Street

Phone: 309-341-7478

Email: sgrimes@knox.edu