ASSOCIATE HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH | North Park University

Chicago, Illinois, North Park University, a proud member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Associate Head Cross Country Coach. This twelve-month, full-time position directs all aspects of the men’s and women’s cross country programs including recruitment, retention, coaching, scheduling, team travel, and budgeting. Duties and Responsibilities: •Reports to the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country. •Oversee the daily operations of the men’s and women’s cross country programs at North Park University. •Serve as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s track and field programs at North Park University. •Provide on-site coaching in meets and practices, including organization and implementation of daily training schedules for all team members. •Manage all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting. •Supervise, develop, and evaluate part-time, volunteer, or graduate assistant coaches. •Ensure a strong commitment to the academic success of cross country and track student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior. •Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community. •Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Sport Management, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors. Qualifications: •A bachelor’s degree is required. •Previous coaching experience and knowledge of the sports of cross country and track at the collegiate level are required. •Candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail and possess excellent organizational and planning skills. •Able to lift and move athletic equipment. •Able to travel with team, by vehicle or plane. •A valid driver’s license is required. •Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education. If you meet the above qualifications and wish to be considered a candidate for this position, please complete an NPU employment application at https://apply.workable.com/north-park-university/.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.