Head Cross Country Coach (Men & Women)

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Main Campus (Liberty Heights)
Job Type: Contractual/Part-Time
Job Number: 202500092
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

About Baltimore City Community College
Founded in 1947, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College's campus is located in West Baltimore and courses are offered throughout the City. With its broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, affordable tuition, and extensive outreach, BCCC offers educational opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore City and throughout the state of Maryland. BCCC serves over 7,500* students annually, providing credits that transfer to four-year colleges and universities as well as workforce training leading directly to job placement. The College is proud of the fact that over 50 nations are represented within the student body.

* Based on the annual unduplicated credit and non-credit headcount for FY 2023.
Description/Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach will lead the men's and women's cross-country programs. The coach will be responsible for all aspects of the program including athlete recruitment, training, academic support, and competition preparation, while promoting sportsmanship, academic achievement, and personal development. This position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment in alignment with the college's mission and NJCAA regulations.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Run all aspects of the program including but not limited to recruiting, scouting, scheduling, running practices, coaching, and teaching methodology
• Comply with all NJCAA rules and regulations
• Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletes.
• Monitor student academic progress
• Ability to recruit and graduate quality athletes
• Assist in the preparation of team budget

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the high school or collegiate level (Volunteer coaching experience may be considered), which must include the following:
  1. Facilitating coaching strategies and techniques.
  2. Certification in Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods of time. Lifting (more than 50 lbs.), walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis.
• Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequent travel, including overnight and weekend travel, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Preference will be given to candidates familiar with NJCAA and Maryland Junior College (JUCO) guidelines and policies.
• Six (6) years of collegiate experience as a player or coach preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cross country, a sophisticated understanding of coaching and training strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance student athlete development.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with student athletes from all backgrounds, while fostering teamwork, and ensuring a positive experience for all athletes.

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

BCCC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the BCCC community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome

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This position is not eligible for benefits.