Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach for Distance

Details

Posted: 24-Apr-26

Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Type: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on Qualifications

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Cross Country

Coaching - Track & Field

Sector

Collegiate Sports

• Assist head coach with the day-to-day operations of a Division II Track and Field/Cross Country program.
• Organization of weekly, monthly, and yearly training and skill development plan for assigned events.
• Student-athlete recruitment – Assist Full Time Staff in the recruitment of prospective student athletes, ability to identify prospective student-athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through initial eligibility process.
• Organization of practice and training times in coordination with other track and field staff/athletic department staff.
• Communicate with student-athletes in the distance event group as well as the rest of the team.
• Assist with athlete development.
• Assist with promotions and marketing of program.
• Assist in coordination of home track and field/cross country meets (collegiate and high school)
• Participate in community service projects and program wide community engagement
• Fundraising – ability to participate in team organized fundraising efforts throughout the year.
• Alumni Relations – ability to engage with former members of the track and field program.
• Compliance – knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, Institutional policies and procedures.
• 25% Departmental Administrative Athletics or Campus Duties – This could include anything from marketing, media relations, advising or other support services depending on the successful candidates qualifications and department needs.
  
  

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Coaching experience and or playing experience at the collegiate level
• Understanding of comprehensive duties of collegiate coach
• NCAA off-campus recruiting certification or ability to gain certification immediately
• Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s Degree
• Collegiate Coaching experience or Playing experience at NCAA DI, DII, or DIII level
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

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