Head Coach, Cross Country and Track

SUMMARY:

Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) Athletic Department is seeking applications for the position of Head Cross Country and Track Coach.  Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, PBA is a non-denominational Christian University, an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC).  This is a full-time 10-month position.  The Head Cross Country and Track Coach will be a positive, energetic leader who is responsible for the overall management of the Cross Country and Track program with student-athlete welfare as a guiding principle. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a diverse and dynamic Cross Country and Track program that focuses on cross country and distance track events including, but not limited to: managing the day-to-day operations, recruiting academically, athletically and mission-fit student-athletes, assisting with fundraising, budget management and hiring support staff. Management of the program must adhere to all budgetary guidelines, as well as University, Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and NCAA rules and regulations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads all aspects of a competitive Division II Cross Country and Track Program

• Recruit and graduate student-athletes who maintain the standards of the university and department.
• Emphasize cross country and distance track through recruiting and training
• Schedule practices, games, transportation/accommodations and travel itineraries for road games with the approval of the Athletic Director and in coordination with the Administrative Assistant to Athletics.
• Prepare and oversee the program budget
• Represent the University at Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and national meetings as assigned

Supervise support staff (assistant coaches and team managers)

• Recruits and hires a competent and effective support staff.
• Mentor and supervise support staff.

Marketing and Fundraising efforts

• Assists with the coordination of program marketing, media and public relations
• Assists with facilitating charitable giving by donors and fundraising events

Adheres to all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and University rules and regulations

• Responsible for managing the program in adherence to all budgetary guidelines, as well as University, Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Attend mandatory compliance and departmental meetings as scheduled.

• Baccalaureate Required. 
• Three years of experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills are an essential element of the position.
• Responsible for expense management within program budget.  
• Position reports to the Director of Athletics.  Expected to perform duties and responsibilities independently.  Requires strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align across a wide variety of people.