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Part -Time Faculty: Assistant Cross Country Coach

Metropolitan Community College
United States, Missouri, Lee's Summit
May 19, 2025
Class Category Temporary Part-Time Faculty Job Open Date 05/19/2025 Job Close Date 05/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Position Summary This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area. Job Summary The Assistant Cross Country Coach has the responsibility for assisting the Head Coach with the overall management and supervision of all aspects of the cross country athletic program including, but not limited to recruiting, planning and managing practices, game stats, equipment management, and monitoring academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes. The position is fully responsible for compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association ( NJCAA) rules and regulations as well as MCC's policies governing intercollegiate athletics. Essential Functions Included but not limited to the following: Assist the Head Coach with all day-to-day coaching duties, including organization and management of all practices and games. Assist the Head Coach with the preparation, performance and evaluation of athletes at all practices and games. Provide expertise in the development of student-athletes' athletic skills. This includes position-specific instruction and training. Assist the Head Coach with organizing, overseeing, and managing the off-season physical conditioning and training program for the athletic team. Assist with monitoring academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes in accordance with MCC's Student-Athlete Success Plan. Assist with the coordination and managing the operational aspects of the athletic team including but limited to game stats; game and practice schedules; game day setup; equipment/uniform inventory; travel, purchasing, and expenditure paperwork; and athletic facilities as assigned. Attend high school/club games and other recruitment events to observe potential student-athletes. Assist in managing aspects of campus visits of potential student-athletes including but limited to tryouts, workouts, tours, meeting with academic advisors and the office of Financial Aid. Develop relationships and maintain regular communication with high school/club coaches, two-year and four-year coaches, and professional scouts. Meet with prospective student-athletes, and their families. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree OR Associate Degree with 2 years of competing or coaching at the college or professional level Experience: Combined coaching/collegiate playing experience of 2 years in the sport of Cross Country/ Track Skills: Use of word processing programs, scheduling, recruiting, fundraising, promotional activities, and public relations. To learn more about the cross country athletics program, please click here. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Compensation Compensation is determined by assignment Type of Part-time Job Part Time Faculty