Head Men's & Women's Cross-Country Coach

About Dean College:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for five consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies, and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 87 percent of the College's student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference.  Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?
The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything

Job Description:

Dean College seeks a Head Coach for its Men's and Women's Cross-Country program. This part-time, 10-month position reports to the Vice President of Athletics and Recreation. This position is responsible for all aspects of running a competitive cross-country program in the areas of the sport fundamentals, sportsmanship, leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning. In addition to coaching, the incumbent will be responsible for recruiting and administrative duties in accordance with Dean College, Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and NCAA Division III regulations.

Position Duties:

• Manage the recruitment efforts for the cross-country program - identifying a diverse pool of high school student-athletes who can excel academically and athletically, and who will contribute to the continuing success of the team and the College community at large.
• Travel to high school and club games and tournaments, evaluating prospective players and generating applications to the College.
• Promote an environment where student-athletes learn the values of citizenship, integrity, appreciation for cultural diversity, and respect and responsibility for self and others.
• Direct the daily training and practice schedule.
• Responsible for planning all in-season practice sessions and home/away opponents, inclusive of travel arrangements.
• Provide oversight to the cross-country program as it relates to all GNAC, NCAA, and Dean College policies and regulations.
• Monitor and lead continuous program and student-athlete development efforts, while supporting academic excellence and progress.
• Manage coaching staff and team manager, delegating responsibilities and evaluating performance.
• Coordinate with the athletic training and strength and conditioning staff regarding the well-being of student-athletes.
• Perform administrative tasks which include budget management, reconciliation of travel expenses, and the ordering of supplies and equipment for the cross-country program.
• Collaborate with campus partners for engagement opportunities for current student-athletes and alumni of the cross-country program.
• Participates in college, departmental staff, conference and coach meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Competitive collegiate cross-country or distance running experience, or similar preferred.
• Prior NCAA Division III Collegiate Cross-Country experience (as a student-athlete) preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification or willingness to obtain preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to work off hours, including weekends, nights and travel away for days at a time.
• Excellent oral, written, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate with students, families, colleagues, and external constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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