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Part-Time Assistant Cross Country Coach

Lane Community College

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Aug 06, 2025

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement	Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	250086
Job Title:	Part-Time Assistant Cross Country Coach
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Athletics Department is seeking to hire a dynamic leader to assist in our Cross Country (XC) Program: This position may provide an opportunity for an intern, a recent community college or graduate student, and/or a high school XC coach to become part of a dynamic college team while developing additional coaching skills. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Beyond the required education and experience instructors must have a passion for what they teach, and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning. Search Information This is a one-year appointment, with continuation based on college, student and division needs. Provide all documents as requested; a resume may not take the place of any one section of the application. Candidates will be able to implement and ensure an "equity lens" is used to assess, implement and maintain systems and structures that are inclusive and respectful. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Part-time Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Stipend
Salary/Wage Range:	$4,000.00
Salary/Compensation Statement:	This is a one-year appointment. Upon College approval and an agreement between the College and the Assistant Coach, this position may be renewed. An annual stipend of $4,000 for coaching duties related to the pre-season, in-season, post-season and out of season. No faculty part-time seniority is accrued in coaching assignments or any sport-specific physical education class that is directly sport-related.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Coaching hours vary and may include days, evenings, weekends, travel and other hours as required by the coaching schedule. Candidates must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including extensive travel, nights and weekends.
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	Other
Annual Schedule Details:	See below
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13322

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	08/06/2025
Closing Date:	08/25/2025
Applicant Pool:	No
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:	One (1) year of competition experience in cross country and/or track and field at the collegiate level OR Two (2) years of experience at the high school level or equivalent.
Licensure or Certification Requirements	Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one (1) month of hire. A current and valid driver's license and the ability to pass the online driving test for Oregon Motor Pool and Lane Motor Pool within one (1) month of hire.
Conditions of Employment:	Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	Two (2) years of higher education, or equivalent.
Preferred Experience	Previous coaching experience.
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	To provide a successful, high quality and competitive experience for the student-athletes as it relates to the goals of the department and college. Assist in developing a competitive intercollegiate cross-country team that reflects Lane's Vision, Mission, and Values while demonstrating a strong work ethic, high levels of integrity, and honesty.
Essential Functions:	Assistant coaching responsibilities will include both pre-season, in-season, post-season and out-of-season responsibilities. Assist with coaching, recruiting, training, and supervising student-athletes. Maintaining a working knowledge of the rules governing the sport to be coached. Maintaining statistics, athletic equipment, facilities and supplies. Provide leadership in the personal, athletic and academic development of student-athletes. Assist the Head Coach with fund-raising activities. Ensure adherence to all Lane Community College, Athletics Department, Northwest Athletic Conference, and other regulatory agencies rules, policies and procedures by the program's student-athletes, coaches and staff. Develop and implement sports strategy, position assignments and plan practice/training sessions upon request. Work cooperatively with the Head Coach and support staff to ensure proper scheduling, field usage and care of facilities. Ensure and actively promote positive reinforcement and encouragement. Participate and work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment. Confer with students on athletic evaluation results. Comply with Oregon Department of Motor Vehicle laws while driving college van/vehicles to and from events; both in the evening and daytime. Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Other duties as assigned. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities. Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff and public.
Supervision Statement:	Reports to the Dean of Health Professions, Health, Physical Education and Athletics and works under the general supervision of the Athletic Director. Work is performed independently using previously learned knowledge and professional judgment, according to College policies and applicable laws, NWAC and other regulatory agencies.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	Work safely; may work in inclement weather; ability to lift or transport forty (40) pounds with or without assistance; will stand or sit for extended periods of time. Safe operation of motor vehicle for travel and field maintenance as needed.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Expected Competencies Analytical Thinking Building Relationships Change Advocate Teamwork Service Mindset Process Improvement Innovation Supervision and Leadership Strategic Project Management Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory Knowledge, Skills and Abilities In identification, communication and demonstration of appropriate safety practices. Ability to maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff. Ability to advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process. Plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses. Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning. Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff. Communicate effectively. Demonstrate organizational abilities; understanding of time management. Well-rounded leadership skills. Strong communication abilities; and, computer skills, including word processing. Analyze and problems solve; write clearly and present information in concise summary reports. Prioritize and set long and short-term goals. Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body. Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public. Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application. Required Documents To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education and accomplishments. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Zack Roush in Human Resources: roushz@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 Position questions contact Greg Sheley - 541-463-5548, sheleyg@lanecc.edu. How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Posting closes at 9pm on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are not required
Union Association:	LCC Education Association (Faculty)