Head Coach - Men's & Women's Cross Country - Owosso, MI

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally!

This is a unique opportunity to help build something from the ground up. As part of our newly established athletic department, we are introducing cross country and are looking for a Head Coach who is ready to lead, innovate, and create a program that reflects our values and vision for student success.

The Head Coach serves as a key leader and strategic visionary within the Baker College Athletic Department, responsible for building and sustaining a premier intercollegiate cross country program. This role oversees all aspects of program development, including training, competition strategy, recruiting, and operations, while ensuring full compliance with NAIA and WHAC regulations. As both a mentor and ambassador for Baker College, the Head Coach fosters a culture of excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and inclusion, supporting the academic, athletic, and personal success of student-athletes. Responsibilities include recruiting and evaluating prospective student-athletes, supervising and developing coaching staff, managing budgets and program operations, coordinating team logistics, and engaging in ongoing professional development while representing the College with professionalism.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Education, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. The role recommends 3-5 years of collegiate coaching experience with increasing levels of responsibility and, ideally, familiarity with NAIA or NCAA recruitment and eligibility standards. Applicants should have a proven record of effective coaching, student-athlete development, and budget management. Additionally, the position requires current First Aid/CPR/AED certification and a valid driver's license.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.

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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Education, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. The role recommends 3-5 years of collegiate coaching experience with increasing levels of responsibility and, ideally, familiarity with NAIA or NCAA recruitment and eligibility standards. Applicants should have a proven record of effective coaching, student-athlete development, and budget management. Additionally, the position requires current First Aid/CPR/AED certification and a valid driver's license.