Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country / Track and Field / Education Support Specialist II

About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country / Track and Field / Education Support Specialist II (T0003).

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Responsibilities:

As Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country / Track and Field / Education Support Specialist II, he or she will provide assistance to the head coach as directed. Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Assist with teaching the sports of cross country and track and field to student-athletes at Longwood University
• Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of cross country/track and field athletes at Longwood University
• Assist in meeting the recruitment and retention goals set and assessed annually
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the guidelines of the Big South Conference and NCAA Division I
• Knowledge and experience working with athletes in relays, sprints, jump, and hurdles
• Assist with the daily planning, organization, and supervision of practices and competitions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• Effective experience as a college or university cross country/track and field coach
• USATF or other certifications are preferred but not required
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques associated with cross country/track and field
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex tasks and procedures
• Excellent communication, organization, and supervision skills
• Must be able to meet the university eligibility requirements to drive fleet vehicles, including passenger vans and/or mini-buses
• Must be able to perform physical activities associated with the sport of cross country/track and field
• Must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

These responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities are a summary of the job functions and are not a comprehensive list.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt position in a pay band 3, limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 8/19/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and/or other documents.