Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), a NCAA DII institution and proud member of the Northeast-10 Conference, is excited to invite applications for the position of Head Cross-Country Coach / Assistant Track & Field Coach. You will report to the Director of Cross-Country and Track and Field, contributing their expertise to lead the Men and Women's Cross-Country teams and the Women's Track & Field mid-distance/distance student-athletes (please note that men's track and field is not sponsored at SNHU). #LI-Onsite

In this Role You'll Get To:

• Lead the assessment, identification, and recruitment of qualified student-athletes while collaborating with admissions and financial aid.
• Maintain a year-round schedule, covering individual meetings, workouts, pre-season, post-season, in-season, and off-season training programs.
• Oversee summer program workouts for men and women's distance student-athletes.
• Maintain the cross-country roster size as established by the Director of XC/TF.
• Manage the budget and travel arrangements with the Director of XC/TF.
• Help us engage prospective student-athletes and alumni through several social media platforms.
• Maintain memberships and active participation in athletic conferences, sports associations, and affiliations.
• Provide mentorship and support for student-athletes, focusing on their academic, athletic, and personal development.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, NE10 Conference, and SNHU policies and regulations.

What we're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year experience with collegiate running teams or with women's distance running and training.
• 1+ years experience coaching students or teams.
• USTFCCCA or USATF coaching certifications are a plus.
• Hold a valid driver's license and be insured by the university's auto insurance carrier.
• Be able to drive and transport student-athletes to and from practice or competitions.

Work Hours:

This is a 12-month position, and it requires travel and variable hours, including nights and weekends.