Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach for Distance
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Saint Cloud, MN, United States
Responsibilities
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 recruiting prospective student athletes, identify prospective student‑athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through the 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 the 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 any tasks such as marketing, media relations, advising, or other support services depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and department needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Coaching experience and/or playing experience at the collegiate level
Understanding of comprehensive duties of a collegiate coach
NCAA off‑campus recruiting certification or ability to obtain 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 Qualifications
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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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 recruiting prospective student athletes, identify prospective student‑athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through the 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 the 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 any tasks such as marketing, media relations, advising, or other support services depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and department needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Coaching experience and/or playing experience at the collegiate level
Understanding of comprehensive duties of a collegiate coach
NCAA off‑campus recruiting certification or ability to obtain 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 Qualifications
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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