Associate Cross Country/Distance Coach

5 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

This is a full-time (12-month appointment) benefits-eligible position. The Associate Cross Country/Distance Coach's responsibilities will include the management of all facets of the UMass Boston Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field programs in collaboration with the Head Coach. This position oversees cross country, distance, and middle-distance athletes. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to administration, budget management, alumni stewardship, recruiting, scheduling of competitions, meet management, including hiring officials, team travel, weekly practice sessions, academic monitoring, advising of students, community service events, and compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage daily operations of the cross country and track and field programs, creating a positive, diverse, and inclusive environment for student-athletes to excel in both academic and athletic environments.
  • Develop and implement strategies to prepare student-athletes for intercollegiate competition at a competitive level within the conference and nationally.
  • Assist with the coordination of team travel and logistics, including vehicles, lodging, and meals.
  • Responsible for practice and meet preparation, developing strategies and skill development for student-athletes.
  • Ensure all practices are conducted in a professional manner, adhering to UMass Boston and NCAA time requirements.
  • Work with sports medicine and sport performance staff to support the physical and mental needs of student-athletes.
  • Responsible for creating a competitive NCAA-approved schedule that falls within the financial boundaries of the athletic department.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of facilities for practices.
  • Provide annual evaluations for student-athletes.
  • Assist the Head Coach with hiring and overseeing assistant coaches.
  • Provide team statistics and other relevant materials to the Assistant AD for Sport Communication.
  • Ensure proper safety precautions regarding student-athletes' training and health are followed at all times, including UMass Boston Risk Management procedures.
  • Demonstrate adherence to UMass Boston Risk Management procedures and timely communication with Sports Medicine to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes.
  • In collaboration with the Head Coach, define budget needs, including equipment, team travel, uniforms, and personnel.
  • Assist with fundraising responsibilities, including building and maintaining relationships with alumni through newsletters, phone-a-thons, and departmental alumni activities.
  • Responsible for managing social media team accounts in accordance with university and department policies.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
  • Head Coach is required to take and successfully pass the NCAA Division III Rules Test, annually pass CPR/AED certification, and Mental Health First Aid.
  • Report any alleged violations of NCAA, conference, or institutional rules and regulations.
  • Responsible for understanding and managing team and resources in accordance with Title IX.
  • Participate in collaborative activities across the campus and within the Department of Athletics and Recreation through service on committees and mentoring colleagues.
Recruiting and Enrollment Responsibilities
  • Recruit academically qualified student-athletes and maintain an appropriate number of student-athletes on the team.
  • Develop and implement recruiting strategies to bring in qualified student-athletes.
  • Travel to regional, national, and as necessary and financially able international events to recruit prospective student-athletes.
  • Retain and monitor student-athletes who are academically prepared for the academic demands required of students at UMass Boston.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and supervise official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain an updated recruiting database through the department-identified system.
  • Coordinate with Enrollment Management for special events.
Academic Responsibilities
  • Manage daily operations to create a positive, diverse, and inclusive environment for student-athletes to excel in both academic and athletic environments.
  • Help ensure NCAA progress towards degree requirements and work with student-athletes on achieving academic success and eventual graduation from UMass Boston.
  • Meet regularly with the athletics academic advisor regarding team academics.
  • Embrace and model the NCAA Division III philosophy emphasizing balance of academics, athletics, and campus involvement.
  • Build and foster relationships with faculty as part of campus community and Athletics Faculty Advisors/Relations programming.
  • Work with the athletics academic advisor to ensure an academic schedule that balances intercollegiate requirements around practice and competition.
  • Ensure student-athletes notify faculty of all competition schedule changes.
Alumni and Community Outreach/Development Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Advancement to build a well-coordinated fundraising and alumnae engagement plan.
  • In coordination and alignment with department's strategy for advancement, develop fundraising programs to augment operations budget.
  • Develop/maintain alumnae communication plan.
  • Annually organize outside community-centered activities for team members and staff.
  • Develop relationships with outside resources to provide team community service opportunities.
Student-Athlete Development
  • Coordinate with sports medicine staff and sport performance team on return to play from injuries.
  • Work with strength and conditioning coach on injury prevention activities and performance programming for student-athletes.
  • Provide conflict management support.
  • Provide mentorship to student-athletes around identifying their voice and taking responsibility for their actions.
  • Monitor behavior that could be detrimental to an individual and the team.
  • Provide education to team on topics such as drug abuse, domestic violence, hazing, social media, etc.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Competent fulfillment of other administration duties as assigned.
  • Attend all staff and division-wide meetings.
  • Attend all conference required meetings for your team(s).
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Recreation and/or Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Administration and Operations and/or designated sport administrator.
Secondary Assignment
  • The position includes a secondary assignment assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Recreation based on the candidate's credentials and expertise. Possible assignments could include game day management, event programming, marketing, etc.

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