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Responsibilities: 1.Organize and oversee all aspects of Viterbo intercollegiate cross-country programs. 2.Serve as the assistant track & field coach while serving as primary coach for distance runners. 3.Recruit top quality student-athletes to Viterbo University. 4.Plan practices, prepare team for competition, coordinate off-season training program. 5.Schedule competition, coordinate travel, and manage budget. 6.Monitor and foster academic progress of student-athletes. 7.Coordinate team involvement with community outreach or service projects. 8.Generate booster club support and assist with departmental fund-raisers. 9.Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches. 10.Support and adhere to all institutional policies outlined in the employee handbook. 11.Teach and embrace the five core values of the NAIA’s “Champions of Character” initiative. 12.Ensure that all program operations are complaint with Viterbo, NSAA, and NAIA rules 13.Attend all required departmental, university, and conference meetings. 14.Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.  Background in education, coaching or athletics administration desired.  Experience as a successful high school or college coach preferred.  Understanding and appreciation of Catholic and Franciscan values; demonstrated knowledge of the sport and ability to train and develop student-athletes, commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes; good written, oral, and interpersonal skills; and proficiency in computer use including Microsoft Office.  Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

To Apply:  Complete Viterbo University on-line employment application by going to Men's & Women's Head Cross-Country Coach - La Crosse, WI - Viterbo University Jobs (applicantpro.com) Upload cover letter, CV/resume and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

About Viterbo University

Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 2500 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. La Crosse is a vibrant community where you can enjoy concerts at the La Crosse Center, theatre and arts and restaurants within walking distance from the campus. Outdoor enthusiast will find hiking and nature in Hixon Forest, great biking and running on the Great River Trail, and downhill and cross country skiing in the winter.The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. Viterbo offers over 70 academic programs complete with internships, study abroad programs and research opportunities that enhances the student experience. Viterbo offers 19 intercollegiate sports and a wide spectrum of intramural and recreational opportunities.Founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in 1890, Viterbo remains committed to its Catholic Franciscan values an...d its mission to provide each student with a quality liberal arts education rooted in the values of human dignity and respect for the world.

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