Office of Human Resources 107 Kincaid Dr. MSC 750 Toccoa Falls, GA. 30598 706- 886-6831 www.utf.edu Position Title: Head Cross Country Coach Reports to: Director of Athletics Appointment: Volunteer Stipend MINISTRY PURPOSE: In accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12 and Titus 2:7-8 athl etic personnel are responsible for working with and training student athletes who are the next g eneration of Christian leaders and equipping them for a life of service to their Savior, homes, churches, vocations, and communities after they leave college. POSITION SUMMARY: The Head Cross Country Coach will be responsible to direct and overse e a successful cross-country program that is centered around the mission of University of Toccoa Falls. The head coach will provide oversight for character and spiritual development, academic excellence, recruitment, athletic excellence, and variou s administrative functions for the Cross Country Program. TASKS: • Academic Excellence o In conjunction with the Athletic Office, communicate expect ations with student-athletes. o Hold the student-athletes accountable for their academic pr ogress (minimum 2.0) o Schedule practices and games in such a way as to respect the ne ed for student-athletes to miss the fewest amount of classes possible (classes cannot be missed for practice). o Be in consistent communication with the Athletic Office pertain ing to student-athlete academic progress. • Recruitment o Recruit student-athletes who fit into the mission and culture of University of Toccoa Falls. o Recruit student-athletes who have a high-level of previous playing experience. Office of Human Resources 107 Kincaid Dr. MSC 750 Toccoa Falls, GA. 30598 706- 886-6831 www.utf.edu o Meet all recruiting expectations, as determined and set by t he Director of Athletics. • Athletic Excellence o Provide a successful off-season conditioning/workout program for t he team. o Develop a consistent way of teaching and coaching student -athletes in practice and games. This should include aspects of spiritual development of players o Continually hold student-athletes to a standard of excel lence in practices and games. o Be able to develop effective communication with your student- athletes. • Athletic Administration o Work within the budgetary guidelines as set by the Director of Ath letics and comply with all UTF financial practices and policies. o Develop the regular-season schedule for the team each year. o Attend all athletic department staff meetings. o In conjunction with the Director of Athletics, coordinate a ll supply ordering for your program. o Coordinate fundraising opportunities for your program. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES : Spiritually mature Christian in agreement with the college state ment of faith and committed to the vision, mission and values of University of T occoa Falls. Proficiency in: • written and verbal communication skills, ability to be a tea m player EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: Education : Bachelor's degree required Experience: • Demonstrate successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level. • Demonstrate successful recruiting abilities. Office of Human Resources 107 Kincaid Dr. MSC 750 Toccoa Falls, GA. 30598 706- 886-6831 www.utf.edu • Be able to teach and communicate soccer skills and strategies i n practice and games. • Previous coaching or playing experience at the NCCAA, NAIA, or N CAA level is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, lift boxes weighing up to 25 pounds, repeated stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling as need ed. APPLICATION PROCESS : The UTF application as well as the list of other required appli cation materials can be found at http://www.utf.edu/employment/ . Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. All application materials must be submitted for a candidate to be considered. Office of Human Resources 107 Kincaid Dr. MSC 750 Toccoa Falls, GA. 30598 706- 886-6831 www.utf.edu