The head coach is responsible for planning and administration of the cross country program. The head coach provides vision, leadership and oversight for current student-athletes, prospective students-athletes, alumni, parents and supporters of the program.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
• Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to recruiting goal established by Athletic Director.
• Determine and select rostered team members; exercises full-discretion of student-athlete playing time/competitive opportunities.
• Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
• Maintain acceptable win/loss records or place-finish in accordance with Augsburg University Athletics program standards.
• Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to meet/exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.
• Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings. 
• Supervise assistant and volunteer coach(es) 

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Oversee all areas of budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization
• Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate
• Organize and participate in team community-service event(s).
• Involvement with camps and clinics
• Perform/supervise tasks related to maintaining the athletics department, including athletic equipment, concessions, game management, student-athlete academic support and administrative duties.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).