Job Details

Staff - Head Coach - Cross Country

Position Number: 7023025
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Staff - Head Coach - Cross Country

Job ID: 294853
Location: EGSC Recruiting Location
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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 data and use technology to support training

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate student-athletes
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship building skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7023025&targetURL=

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 data and use technology to support training

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate student-athletes
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship building skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478-289-2035. Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers may access our campus phone numbers by utilizing your state relay service (such as the Georgia Relay Service) or by utilizing Video Remote Services. East Georgia State College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Tobacco-free Institution, Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Georgia is an Open Records state. East Georgia State College (EGSC) is an associate and baccalaureate degree granting, residential, liberal arts state college of the University System of Georgia, providing its students access to academically transferable programs of study, collaborative programs in occupation-related fields, and targeted baccalaureate level degrees. East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of East Georgia State College.

Background Check

This employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with East Georgia State College, as determined by East Georgia State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check, and/or MVR.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=72000&JobOpeningId=294853&PostingSeq=1