OCC Athletic Coach - Cross Country

Ozark Christian College is a single-purpose Bible college in Joplin, Missouri.

Position Title: Athletic Coach - Cross Country
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Athletic Director

The mission of the Athletics Department is to encourage physical health and wellness by providing Christ-centered intercollegiate and intramural athletic competition opportunities. Institutional Goals supported by Department: IG 2, 3, 4 

*This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), will be required to participate in CSA training, and is required to immediately forward all reports of Clery Act crimes brought to their attention to the Clery Compliance Officer.

A. Summary

The cross country coach will develop and lead student-athletes in their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs as part of their overall educational experience at Ozark Christian College.

 B. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop each student-athlete in their sport-specific skill. Role is limited to 10 hours/week of on-court/field contact with the athletes.

2. Take time to visit and recruit student-athletes as available.

3. Submit stat reports to conference, region, and national offices.

4. Participate in coaches' meetings at the conference, regional, and national levels.

5. Supervise road trips and be accountable to the Athletic Director with meal money and receipts for travel and lodging. Trips will be arranged with the AD.

6. Work in conjunction with athletic trainers on athletic injuries.

7. Assist the AD in developing an annual budget based on the program's needs and goals.

8. Assist the AD in developing a yearly schedule of games and practices.

C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge about the specific rules and requirements pertaining to cross country

2. Basic computer skills for stats purposes

3. Commitment to the goals and values of Ozark Christian College in accordance with the lifestyle policy in the personnel handbook

4. Ability to communicate with coaches, students, and employees

5. Ability to operate a school van

D. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

1. High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred

2. Previous experience in athletics as a player and/or coach

E. Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment will be mostly outdoors. It will require one to occasionally stoop, bend, run, and/or bike, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.

This is a part-time position. To apply, submit the OCC application, cover letter, and resume to [email protected].

CAMPUS SAFETY

In compliance with the Clery Act, Ozark Christian College publishes annual reports containing information about crime prevention, reporting policies, crime statistics, and other safety and security-related information. The college also maintains daily crime and fire logs. To view OCC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report go to occ.edu/security. Hard copies are also available upon request at the Ozark Christian College Student Affairs Office (1111 North Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

Ozark Christian College is affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to train men and women for Christian service. The college seeks to educate and hire individuals who share its core values to accomplish its mission. It is the intent of the college to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.

It is the policy of Ozark Christian College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment as applicable to ministries in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and implementing regulations.

As a religious educational institution, Ozark Christian College reserves the right to make employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the college’s religious beliefs. Further, as a Christian ministry, the college has the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions based on criteria established by the college.