Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field

Roosevelt University

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field

Category Administrative

Position Number

Posting Number S0001405

Location

Hybrid - Chicago

Open Date 10/05/2026

Close Date 10/12/2026

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

The Assistant Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field will aid the head coach in providing leadership and organization for a variety of areas in to support operation of the program in compliance with all institutional, NCAA and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) rules and regulations. Responsibilities of the Assistant Coach include, but are not limited to, practice planning and assessment, supervision of practices and competitions, individual and group student-athlete instruction and evaluation, academic mentorship, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, and assistance with team travel.

This is an administrative exempt position that reports to the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Track & Field Coach.

The salary range for this position is $45,000-49,000.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Prior experience in assigned program as a coach, participant or related role
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience

• Required
• 0-2

Education

• Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

• Certification/Licensure Required

• Minimum Qualifications

• See knowledge, skills, and abilities above

• Preferred Qualifications

• Prior recruiting experience at the college level

• Prior coaching experience at the college level

• Equipment Operated

• Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone).

• Working Conditions

• The assistant coach will work in multiple environments, indoors and outdoors, including areas for team practice, competition and recruiting, in addition to an office setting. The schedule will include nights and weekends and travel with team for competitions, as well as for prospective student recruitment and other duties as assigned.

• Essential Job Functions

• Duty and Responsibility Competition and Practice Management:

• Aid the head coach in facilitating team practices and competitions providing real-time feedback to student-athletes to instruct and motivate to improve their skill-set. Ensure student-athlete safety and welfare during practices and competitions. Assist with scheduling, event management and team travel to competitions.

• Duty and Responsibility Practice Planning and Assessment:

• Provide post-practice assessment to gauge individual student-athlete and team progress towards established goals. Assist Head Coach with development of strategies for installment during practices and execution during scheduled competitions.

• Duty and Responsibility Student-Athlete Recruitment:

• Aid the Head Coach, as needed, in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, including on-campus visits, occasional off-campus events and on-going dialogue that drives enrollment.