Head Men's and Women's Cross Coach

Houghton University provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equips them to lead and labor as scholar‑servants in a changing world.

The mission of the Houghton University Athletics Department is to glorify God by educating and developing men and women leaders who compete with excellence, lead by character, and exemplify Jesus Christ in our world.

The Head Cross Country Coach directs and coordinates the planning, organizing, and coaching of the cross‑country program. The head coach will provide leadership and instruction in a Christ‑centered program that will challenge, encourage, and equip each student‑athlete to not only compete at the highest level, but to also understand the bigger purpose behind the sport.

Our goal is to grow leaders who are servant‑oriented and who are driven to pursue excellence for the Glory of God. This is a 10‑month full‑time position with additional responsibilities to be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the team staff to include the planning, organizing and coaching of the team; ensure compliance with university, conference and national policies and regulations.
• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with university administration and faculty for resolution of problems as required.
• Assign and supervise the team staff in the recruitment of new student athletes.
• Provide opportunities for spiritual growth and formation within the team.
• Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds.
• Study, evaluate and implement innovations in sport‑specific strategy and equipment.
• Organize, plan, and direct camps or clinics on the campus of the university.
• Represent the Athletic Department in professional, civic, charity and alumni events.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Secondary duties could include managing facilities, game/event management, assisting sports information, and general athletics administration.