Head Coach - Cross

Position: Staff - Head Coach - Cross Country
About Us

East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18-hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation.

EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from the small class sizes and affordability of EGSC while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) prepares traditional and nontraditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty-first century. Through undergoing the rigorous learning process that EGSC provides, students gain the wisdom they need as leaders, parents, and community members. To sustain our students, goals to thrive in a competitive workforce, EGSC promotes academic excellence through fostering critical thinking skills, nurturing cultural awareness and upholding academic honesty.

Maintaining academic honesty protects the value of EGSC's degrees and ensures that our students and graduates are desirable candidates for university transfers and career advancement. Thus, all members of EGSC's community (students, staff and faculty) should have a personal interest in and dedication to fortifying EGSC's reputation for academic integrity and excellence.

Job Summary

The Head Coach - Cross Country leads, manages and develops a competitive collegiate cross-country program within the NAIA framework. This role will help build the program as Georgia Southern - East Georgia moves into the NAIA. This role is responsible for all aspects of the program including recruiting qualified student-athletes, implementing safe and effective training programs, promoting academic success, and maintaining full compliance with institutional, conference, and NAIA regulations, budgeting and overall program administration.

The coach fosters a positive team culture while supporting the athletic, academic and personal development of student-athletes and representing the institution with professionalism.

Responsibilities

* Lead and manage all aspects of the Cross-Country program

* Plan and implement daily training, race strategies, off-season conditioning, and long-term performance development

* Provide technical instruction, performance feedback, and evaluate team and individual progress

* Recruit, evaluate, and retain qualified student-athletes aligned with institutional and NAIA values

* Build and maintain relationships with prospective student-athletes, coaches, and admissions staff

* Monitor academic progress, eligibility, and collaborate with Academic Advising to support student-athlete success

* Mentor student-athletes in leadership, personal development, and Champions of Character principles

* Ensure compliance with NAIA, conference, and institutional rules, including eligibility and documentation requirements

* Maintain safe practice and competition environments and communicate relevant policies and procedures

* Manage program operations including budget, purchasing, equipment, inventory, and facilities

* Coordinate scheduling, travel, lodging, meals, insurance, and hosting of home meets; supervise assistant and student coaches

* Represent the institution through fundraising, marketing, campus engagement, committee service, and reporting to the Athletic Director

Required Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor's degree required

* Master's degree preferred

Experience

* Previous coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level required

* Collegiate coaching experience preferred

Proposed Salary

$40,000.00 year

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge & Technical Skills

* Strong understanding of distance running training methodologies, race strategy, and athlete development

* Working knowledge of NAIA rules, compliance procedures, and best practices

* Ability to analyze performance…