Head Coach Cross Men and Women's

Position: Head Coach Cross Country Men and Women's
Salary: $8,000.00 Annually
Location : Central Campus, Jackson, MI
Job Type: Head and Assistant Coaches
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
SUMMARY

Selects, recruits, instructs and monitors student-athletes for Cross Country.

Responsible for submitting preliminary budget, schedule, travel and equipment needs for

Cross Country. Follows all rules and guidelines in accordance with the College, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA).
This position requires availability in the early afternoons, nights, and weekends during regular season.
Essential Functions
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides preliminary budget projections

Recruits prospective student-athletes in accordance with JC's strategic enrollment management targets

• Athletic and academic performance shall be considered
• Submit list of recruits for grant approval (All grants/scholarships are awarded in accordance with an approved College budget and shall be approved by the Athletic Director.

Prepares the teams schedule

Develops an annual on/off season plan that includes goals for the program (Athletic, Academic, Fund Development and Community Service)

Supervision of assistant coaches, volunteers, and student-athletes (academic, practice and games)

• Fosters sportsmanship and fair play

Coordinate practices schedules and trips

• Manage team equipment including inventory, repair, and replacement (purchasing in accordance with approved budget guidelines and purchasing procedures)

Abide by all standards, rules and regulations of the NJCAA and MCCAA

Conform to the administrative policies of the College and the Athletic Department

• Travel regulations - Maintain a good motor vehicle records for teams travel

• Grants
• Purchasing Credit card use

Foster a positive image for the College and the Athletic Department

Promote and track student academic performance and community service.

Make appropriate referrals to College resources when a student is in need of academic assistance (i.e. not meeting satisfactory academic progress).

Assure team media information is accurate, current and complete (rosters, webpages, brochures, etc.)

Engage in athletic program fund development

Support student athlete preparation and referral when athletic and academic transfer is the goal

Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College's beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises assistant coaches and student employees including training, hiring and termination recommendation (all final decisions are within the authority of the Assistant Dean).

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Internal:

Frequent contact with faculty, staff, and administrators within Student Services, Health and Physical Fitness and other departments in an information-sharing capacity.

External:

Regular contact with JC students, prospective students, community

members, the media, high school coaches, area Athletic Directors, college
coaches, officials and the NJCAA & MCCAA
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate Degree, credential, or equivalent credits from an accredited undergraduate institution or combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Health Promotion, or related field preferred. Three or more years of experience serving as a coach in a college, high school or club setting required. College coaching experience preferred. Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, or able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.

Must have a valid Michigan Driver's license with no restrictions.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of personal computers and software including word processing, scheduling, e-mail, and spreadsheets required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to communication effectively in written and oral formats including the ability to speak before large audiences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract and apply concepts of basic statistics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…