"Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field"

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S175

Classification Title N/A

Working Title Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

Department Athletics Coaches/Staff - MU

Home Campus Mansfield

Bargaining Unit APSCUF-Coach

Work Location

Position Type Coach

Temporary/ Permanent Permanent

Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time

If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

Medical and prescription drug benefits.

Generous retirement plans, two options:

Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)

State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Paid time off.

Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.

Employer-paid life insurance.

Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time n/a

End Time n/a

Hours Per Week Other

Days Worked (Check all that apply) Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Varies

Salary

Anticipated Start Date

September 1, 2024

Anticipated End Date

August 31, 2025

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

The Head Coach is responsible for the overall organization, direction, supervision and administration of Mansfield’s NCAA Division II Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Programs. Duties include: recruiting student athletes within the rules and philosophy of the NCAA, PSAC and Mansfield; evaluating student-athlete talent – both academically and athletically; ensuring the retention of student-athletes to Mansfield, emphasizing academic priorities to student athletes; organizing/conducting all practices; providing appropriate strategies for competitive success; providing direction/assignments to assistant coaches; related administrative tasks; fundraising; and maintaining appropriate communication with students, other coaches, university staff, parents, alumni and the media.

Description of Duties

To plan, direct and organize all aspects of training, practices and contests in collaboration with assistant coaches.

To direct and be involved in the recruitment of athletically and academically qualified student-athletes and to ensure that recruitment practices are consistent with all NCAA, PSAC and Mansfield regulations.

Supervision of assistant coaches, any manager(s) or student employees

To plan and/or participate in fund-raising and alumni engagement activities associated with the sports of Cross Country and Track & Field and the overall intercollegiate athletic program.

To assume responsibility for appropriate administrative tasks such as equipment inventory, travel arrangements, budgetary oversight, and game management.

Chart/report countable related athletic activities (CARA).

Work with NCAA Clearinghouse to track student-athlete eligibility.

Track recruiting with the Compliance Assistant Internet program.

To assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Decision Making

Makes decisions about the following elements:

All elements related to recruiting and scholarship funding

Competition strategy

Practice planning

Fundraising efforts, in collaboration with the Director of Athletics

Alumni engagement activities, in concert with the Director of Athletics

Personnel decisions, in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and Human Resources

Must be adept at problem-solving; both in long-range situations and immediate “game-time” situations.

Will move decisions about budget planning, compliance issues, and larger institutional priorities to the Associate Director and/or to the Director of Athletics.

Fiscal Responsibility

Develops and monitors operating budgets in cooperation with the Director of Athletics.

Develops and administers NCAA Division II scholarship budget and monitors this with the Compliance Coordinator.

Is responsible for fundraising efforts and Alumni engagement activities that benefit the Cross Country and Track & Field programs, the Department of Athletics, and Mansfield.

Supervisory Responsibility

Will supervise all assistant coaches, managers and student employees associated with the Cross Country and Track & Field program.

Minimum Requirements Profile

Bachelor’s degree.

Previous cross country and track & field coaching experience.

CPR, AED, First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Three years of NCAA collegiate cross country and track & field coaching experience.

Evidence of ability to successfully recruit and retain students.

Evidence of success in coaching.

Applicant Rating Criteria

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate an ability to recruit student athletes, organize comprehensive Cross Country and Track & Field programs and to manage all aspects of these Division II programs.

Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to academic and athletic excellence

Must have a general understanding of NCAA Division II rules and regulations and be committed to their implementation and observance.

Must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship both on and off the field and must also demonstrate a commitment to diversity.

Demonstration, through past accomplishments and behaviors, of the ability to support Mansfield’s principles and values of Character, Scholarship, Culture, Service (http://www1.mansfield.edu/mansfield-creed) and Mansfield’s strong student-centered vision and mission is required.

Other conditions of employment include verification of all earned degrees through the receipt of original transcripts, acceptable background clearance check reports, authorization to be employed in the United States or the ability to obtain prior to commencement of employment, and positive references.

Must also possess a valid driver’s license and have certification in CPR and First Aid within six months of the commencement of employment and must maintain certification during employment.

Essential Functions

Working alone – 20% and working in groups – 80%

Sitting – 33.3%, walking – 33.3%, standing – 33.3%

Working indoors – 35% and outdoors – 65%

Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 10 pounds

Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or greater

Occasional pushing/pulling objects weighing 25 pounds or greater

Frequent reaching for objects at, above, and below the shoulder

Frequent twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects

Occasional fine manipulation with hands

Frequent simple grasping; occasional power grasping

Basic Math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Reading skills including understanding written direction

Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents

Sensory skills (ie; visual, hearing, and speaking)

Keyboard skills

Posting Detail Information

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 07/03/2024

Close Date mm-dd-yyyy

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Applications received by July 19, 2024 will be given full consideration.

Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Background Clearances

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.

• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.

• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Quick Link https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2374

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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* What is the highest degree you have attained?

High School

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

ABD

Doctorate Degree

* Do you have previous cross country and track & field coaching experience?

Yes

No

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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