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Cross Country Head Coach
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Cross Country Head Coach
Northeast Iowa Community College
1 Positions
ID: 69411
Posted On 05/27/2025
Job Overview
The Head Cross Country Coach will recruit competitive NJCAA D2 student athletes on local, regional, state and national levels. The Coach will manage and supervise all aspects of student athletes and their development academically, athletically and socially.
Serve as the college’s head cross country coach.
Recruit quality student athletes (academically and athletically) while meeting the standards set to ensure college and NJCAA compliance and success.
Ensure the cross country teams compete at a high-level culminating in conference, region and national championships.
Maintain established individual and team GPA goals transferring as NJCAA qualifiers or completers. Monitor pace and progress through documented and scheduled study halls, assigned tutors, faculty conversations, and review of weekly and semester grades.
Set expectations and develop strategies to increase athletic programs’ fundraising, engagement and visibility in the community leading to increased support.
Ensure new and transfer students are eligible for competition in the NJCAA.
Ensure timely advising and registration of all student athletes registered before the first class day of term which impacts eligibility.
Ensure athletic teams will maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or above.
Ensure 100% of student athletes who participate in cross country, graduate with an associate’s degree or complete desired academic pathway.
Recruit and maintain adequate team size to manage for injury and attrition and stay within allocated scholarships budgeted for the athletic program.
Prepare and manage the annual operating and scholarship budgets.
Responsible for athletic space management and practice preparation.
Maintain the integrity of the facility and equipment in cooperation with athletic personnel.
Responsible for all aspects of meet travel, including scheduling.
Supports college activities and special events through attendance and/or participation.
Use interpersonal skills and make sound judgments.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
EDUCATION** **AND** **EXPERIENCE** **REQUIREMENTS** **:
Bachelor’s Degree
Established record of successful experience teaching and coaching college-level Cross Country.
Demonstrated success in recruiting student-athletes capable of succeeding academically and athletically.
Proven ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with students, administration and community.
CERTIFICATIONS** **AND** **LICENSES** **:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Primary Contact
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Nancy Creery
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Job Details
Categories
Athletics/Fitness/Recreation
Location
Peosta, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Part Time
Pay/Salary
$12,000.00/stipend
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors
Experience
1-2 Years
Company ID
1180
Job REQ #
\# Positions
1
Start Date
20250527
End Date
20250630
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Northeast Iowa Community College
About the Company
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region’s residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate’s degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.
The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.
As one of northeast Iowa’s largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.
At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
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