What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach for Distance position at NCAA?
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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
About St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State prepares students for life, work and citizenship in the 21st century. In our rigorous academic programs, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings.Our 200 academic programs, 60 graduate degrees and education abroad choices on six continents emphasize hands-on learning through community engagement and close interaction with professors. Couple that with support from the Career Services Center and you have a clear path to a career.Our 100-acre campus is between downtown St. Cloud and the Beaver Islands, a group of more than 30 islands that form a natural maze for a two-mile stretch of the Mississippi River. The St. Cloud metropolitan area is 24th on Forbes magazine's “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers." St. Cloud State is ranked in Forbes magazine's "America's Top Colleges" and Money magazine's "Money's Best Colleges."
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https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22227813/assistant-track-cross-country-coach-for-distance
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.
- 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
- Master’s Degree
- Collegiate Coaching experience or Playing experience at NCAA DI, DII, or DIII level
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
About St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State prepares students for life, work and citizenship in the 21st century. In our rigorous academic programs, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings.Our 200 academic programs, 60 graduate degrees and education abroad choices on six continents emphasize hands-on learning through community engagement and close interaction with professors. Couple that with support from the Career Services Center and you have a clear path to a career.Our 100-acre campus is between downtown St. Cloud and the Beaver Islands, a group of more than 30 islands that form a natural maze for a two-mile stretch of the Mississippi River. The St. Cloud metropolitan area is 24th on Forbes magazine's “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers." St. Cloud State is ranked in Forbes magazine's "America's Top Colleges" and Money magazine's "Money's Best Colleges."
Connections working at St. Cloud State University
https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22227813/assistant-track-cross-country-coach-for-distance