Assistant Coach, Cross-Country/Track & Field

Assistant Cross-Country/Track & Field Coach

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach – Cross-Country/Track & Field. This 12-month position supports all aspects of coaching the NCAA Division II Cross-Country/Track & Field program, including recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination, and practice/game coaching. The role involves fostering a positive training environment, promoting team building, accountability, and the well-being of student-athletes. Additional duties include assisting the head coach with day-to-day operations and managing the team, including coaching defense/offense and recruiting student-athletes.

Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Support all aspects of the student-athlete development and performance of the Cross-Country/Track & Field program.

Assist in planning and implementing practice sessions and training programs for cross-country and/or track & field athletes (specific events may be assigned based on expertise: sprints, distance, jumps, throws, etc.).

Assist with recruiting coordination efforts with a focus on identifying high-character, high-performance student-athletes.

Assist in statistical analysis of player and team performance using film, scouting software (e.g., Hytek, MileSplit), and internal metrics.

Support the development of practice plans and competition strategy.

Assist with managing team logistics, including travel planning, equipment inventory, and practice scheduling.

Coordinate administrative efforts for camps/clinics.

Monitor academic progress and continuing eligibility for the Cross-Country/Track & Field program.

Assist in continued development of positive public relations with alumni and the community.

Abide by NCAA and NSIC rules and regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Prior experience as a head or assistant cross-country/track & field coach is required.

A Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree preferred (Sport Administration/Management, Business Management, Coaching).

Expertise in at least multiple areas of cross-country/track& field (e.g., distance, sprinting, jumping, throwing)

1-3 years of collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred.

Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain).

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to .

Letter of interest

Resume or curriculum vitae

Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent