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Head Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

Hire Type

Faculty

Division

President's Office

Department

Athletics

Unit

Athletics

Location

SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301

FLSA

Exempt

Full/Part Time

Full Time

FTE

1

Employment Condition

Fixed Term

Work Shift

Varies

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Varies

Posting Details

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (

DEI

) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment.

DEI

values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative .

SCSU

expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (

IFO

) which can be found here .

Salary Minimum

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Salary Maximum

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Salary Type

Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan

209, IFO

Job Description

Develop, promote, and supervise all facets of a competitive

NCAA

Division II women’s indoor/outdoor track & field and cross country program within the guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

), Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (

NSIC

), and St. Cloud State University.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coaching: practice planning, including day-to-day organization, communication, and instruction; competitive event preparation to include event day execution, video analysis; timely organization, and communication of team travel

Recruiting: talent identification and evaluation, correspondence, assistance with admission process, and

NCAA

initial eligibility

Budget development and management, including athletic scholarship allocation

Student-athlete development: mentoring to include individual and team dynamics, team rules and conduct, leadership development; commitment to safety, and well-being of student-athletes

Academic monitoring of student-athletes: collaboration with office of compliance and with academic resources available on campus

Compliance: demonstrating integrity in operations and adhering to all

NCAA

,

NSIC

, and University policies and procedures

Public relations: regularly scheduled media and speaking engagements; deliberate contact with alumni and supports; effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public; engagement with youth through camps/clinics, special events, and community service

Fundraising: develop community support for the program, engage in Department of Athletics events, manage program fundraising activities including special events and camps/clinics

Administrative: assist with department administration as assigned (i.e., event management, event planning, etc.)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Progressive coaching experience, including at least three years as a head/assistant coach (includes graduate assistant) or equivalent applicable experience

Evidence of ability to manage all aspects of a collegiate track & field program

Evidence of ability to recruit talented student-athletes to Division II program

Commitment to academic success of student-athletes

Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation

Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree at time of application

Experience coaching at the collegiate level

Knowledge of

NCAA

Division II rules and regulations

Familiarity with recruiting and scouting software

Familiarity with strength and conditioning philosophy and techniques

Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both orally and in writing

Evidence of strong organizational skills, including basic accounting practices

College and/or professional playing experience

Other Requirements

About

Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here .

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Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | 24-00026 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Re-posting | No | | Desired Start Date | 07/01/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | 02/12/2024 | | Close Date | 03/12/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Accept Applications | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Posting Contact | Nora Lieser, nora.lieser@stcloudstate.edu | | Equal Employment Opportunity Statement |
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn about this employment opportunity?

   • SCSU Job Opportunities
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • GovernmentJobs.com
   • MinnesotaWorks.net
   • Personal Contact- Invited to Apply
   • Other

2. Have you worked at St. Cloud State University or any Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System institutions in the past?

   • Yes
   • Yes, Current Employee
   • No

3. (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Bachelor's Transcript 4. Contact Information for 3 Professional References Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Master's Transcript

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