Job Description
POSITION TITLE: HEAD CROSS COUNTRY/HALF MARATHON COACH
REPORTS TO: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity, professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team! Lamar Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Men’s Head Soccer Coach. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCC’s strategic plan. POSITION SUMMARY: Lamar Community College invites applications for the position of Head Cross Country/Half Marathon Coach. We are seeking an accomplished and inspirational leader who will guide our student-athletes in pursuit of excellence both on the course and in the classroom. This part-time position carries responsibility for all aspects of program leadership, including training, competition, recruitment, compliance, and program administration.
The Head Coach is expected to cultivate a culture of integrity, discipline, and respect while preparing student-athletes to compete at the highest levels. Equally important, the Coach will mentor and support student-athletes in their academic journeys, ensuring that success in athletics is matched by achievement in education and personal growth.
- Lead and facilitate team meetings while actively recruiting student-athletes who exemplify excellence in both athletics and academics.
- Design and execute comprehensive training and practice schedules that advance individual skill development and promote team success.
- Provide expert technical instruction in running mechanics, endurance training, race strategies, and competition preparation.
- Assess student-athlete performance during practices and competitions to refine technique, improve conditioning, and optimize competitive outcomes.
- Develop strategic race plans and program philosophies that align with the team’s capabilities and institutional goals.
- Monitor and support student-athlete academic performance, ensuring compliance with institutional and NJCAA eligibility requirements.
- Model integrity, sportsmanship, and professional conduct, setting a standard for student-athletes in competition, the classroom, and the community.
- Oversee the stewardship of athletic equipment, uniforms, and facilities, ensuring proper care, accountability, and maintenance.
- Serve as an ambassador for the program, representing the college with distinction to the media, alumni, booster organizations, and community stakeholders.
- Maintain strict compliance with all NJCAA, regional, and institutional rules and policies, ensuring a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, equity, and respect that reflects the values of Lamar Community College and the broader athletics community.
- Maintain accurate records for eligibility, emergency protocols, insurance, equipment, and program administration.
- Collaborate with the Athletic Director to develop recognition and awards policies, and prepare nominations for student-athlete honors.
- Participate actively in departmental events and traditions, including alumni functions, banquets, and award ceremonies.
- Partner with the Athletic Director to secure and manage facilities for training sessions, practices, and competitions.
Additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelors Degree Required.
- Demonstrated coaching experience in cross country, track, or endurance running at the high school, collegiate, or competitive club level.
- Proven ability to teach, mentor, and motivate student-athletes using effective coaching strategies and training methodologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of cross country and long-distance running.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, and community partners.
- Commitment to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and character development in student-athletes.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or a related field.
- Previous collegiate-level coaching experience, with demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining student-athletes.
- Familiarity with NJCAA rules, compliance procedures, and eligibility standards.
Salary: $17,655
Deadline to Submit Application Material: Preferred start date is October 19, 2025. This position will remain posted until the position is filled.
Application Process: All applications must be submitted online. Please note that ALL items must be received for your application to be considered. Complete applications will include: a cover letter, current resume, three professional references (including at least one recent supervisor and one recent co-worker), and transcript copies. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to Audrey.Rodriguez@lamarcc.edu upon offer of employment.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or Audrey.Rodriguez@lamarcc.edu
By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Lamar Community College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.
Notice To All Applicants - Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
- LCC participates in E-Verify.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
- Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
- LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
About LCC: We enrich lives through learning. Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community College, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. LCC is one of thirteen colleges in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
LCC Vision: “Lamar Community College provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity.”
LCC Core Values: Respect, integrity, open communication, and valuing people.
The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the LCC website at the Campus Safety Page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Lamar Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.
ADAAA Accommodations : Lamar Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Audrey Rodriguez at 719-336-1572 orAudrey.Rodriguez@lamarcc.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or Audrey.Rodriguez@lamarcc.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or Audrey.Rodriguez@lamarcc.edu
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Audrey Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources at Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or Audrey.Rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.
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