About this role
Job title: Assistant Coach - Cross Country and Track & Field
Posting Details
Posting Details
Business Title Assistant Coach - Cross Country and Track & Field
Posting Category Athletics
Salary Grade 03
Salary Plan Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Department Women's Track & Cross Country
Department Description
Position Location Main Campus
FTE 1.00
Job Summary
Assists the head coach, cross country and track & field in organizing the women’s cross country and track & field programs to ensure a quality program and successful team. Assists with day-to-day coaching and training operations of the program in all events, with a focus on cross country and distance. Assists with all aspects of recruiting. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or state recognized equivalent.
- Prior experience as a competitor and/or coach at the club, college, or international level, or equivalent, including student and/or graduate assistant work.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University’s Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in sports management or related field.
- Experience coaching a Division I cross country and/or track & field program.
- Strong recruiting background.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and legislation and committed to abiding by them.
- Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a “Customer service” attitude and delivery.
- Ability to effectively plan and coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
- Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality to available information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number
PT0703914S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions
Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week
Work Schedule
Advertising Copy
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Posted Date 07/23/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Review Begins 07/31/2026
Tentative Start Date
Supplemental Questions
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Application Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application