The Waldorf University Athletics Department is seeking a Men’s and Women’s Head Cross Country & Assistant Track Coach. This is a 10-month full-time position with appointment beginning August 1st, 2022. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to the mission of Waldorf University and be committed to the development of the student-athlete physically, mentally, spiritually and morally. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in the overall administration of the program including, but not limited to, compliance with all NAIA, North Star Athletic Association conference, and institutional regulations, adherence to the standards of the university, recruitment of qualified student-athletes, budget management, academic support, scheduling, practice organization and instruction, meet management, and fundraising. The ideal candidate will be committed to the development of the student-athlete academically, physically, mentally, and morally. Strong recruiting, communication and organizational skills are all required. Personal conduct must exemplify the highest standards of the profession. Selected candidate will represent both programs and the university in a positive manner. This includes being a positive role model with appropriate behavior while fulfilling job duties and in the community. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, minimum of two to five years coaching experience preferably at the collegiate level and two to four years of college competing experience. Required Qualifications: A commitment to absolute integrity, values, high sense of ethics and morals and expectations of Waldorf University is critical and required; compliance with all NAIA, NSAA, and institutional rules and regulations at all times. Successful fulfillment of cross country and track coaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to: strong organizational, communication and leadership skills; proven ability to recruit quality cross country and track student-athletes; instruction of associated skill sets, fundamentals, coaching skills and psychological skills training; plan practice sessions and help with meet preparation, including team travel arrangements; assess and evaluate talent of current athletes; meet administration; mentoring and retaining student-athletes; assist head coach with monitoring annual sport budgets (fiscal responsibility); fundraising; organize and manage camps and clinics and any other duties as assigned by the head coach of men’s and women’s cross country and track. Candidate must be able to work as a team member, be self-directed and willing to serve as a goodwill ambassador for Waldorf Athletics. Candidates also must possess experience working with diverse students and staff. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to organize and motivate student-athletes to maximum performance level in sports and academic achievements. Work is performed during regular work hours, but will require frequent evening and weekend hours, including travel. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. To Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are invited to complete an online application using the link below, submit/upload a cover letter outlining skills and interest in the position, a resume and contact information for two professional references. Final candidates are subject to a background check.

• A commitment to absolute integrity, values, high sense of ethics and morals and expectations of Waldorf University is critical and required; compliance with all NAIA, NSAA, and institutional rules and regulations at all times.
• Successful fulfillment of cross country and track coaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  strong organizational, communication and leadership skills; proven ability to recruit quality cross country and track student-athletes; instruction of associated skill sets, fundamentals, coaching skills and psychological skills training; plan practice sessions and help with meet preparation, including team travel arrangements; assess and evaluate talent of current athletes; meet administration; mentoring and retaining student-athletes; assist head coach with monitoring annual sport budgets (fiscal responsibility); fundraising; organize and manage camps and clinics and any other duties as assigned by the head coach of men’s and women’s cross country and track.
• Candidate must be able to work as a team member, be self-directed and willing to serve as a goodwill ambassador for Waldorf Athletics. Candidates also must possess experience working with diverse students and staff.  Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to organize and motivate student-athletes to maximum performance level in sports and academic achievements.
• Work is performed during regular work hours, but will require frequent evening and weekend hours, including travel.  Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.