Assistant Cross Country, Track & Field Coach (Mid-Distance)

Position Title: Assistant Cross Country, Track & Field Coach (Mid-Distance) Job Description: The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Director of Cross Country, Track & Field and is responsible for working, as directed, with the Head Cross Cross Country, Track & Field Coaches towards the planning and execution of a successful Cross Country, Track & Field program.

The program operates within the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the Athletic Department and University. Aligning our program with the Catholic mission of the university is of paramount importance, and the successful candidate will be able to seamlessly work within and support that mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Training Design & Implementation of one or more training groups Competition Planning & Execution Practice Planning & Execution Recruiting prospective student-athletes Successfully facilitating the enrollment of talented student-athletes, as well as maintaining a roster minimum for specific event areas. Student-athlete Formational Support Encourage and participate in the human formational dimensions of the program.

Other responsibilities may include the following: Student-athlete Academic Support Lead organizer of the academic support and study-hall of student-athletes. Home Competition Management Lead organizer and meet director in part or all of our home competitions. Competition Travel Arrangements Lead in creating itineraries, ensuring hotel and transportation accommodations are made Apparel, Practice, and Competition Equipment Lead in organizing, ordering, and issuing all of the above Program and facility Equipment Lead in organizing and purchasing the above Social Media Management Lead in live, post-competition, and other social media outreach Assist in Alumni Engagement / Fundraising Administrative lead on any of the following Official Visits, Travel per Diem, CARA hours, and others as assigned.

Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills: Bachelor’s Degree required Successful coaching experience required The Assistant Coach must adhere to all NCAA, Metro, and University policies with regard to recruiting, eligibility, reporting, and sportsmanship. Target Salary: $40,000/year (Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications .)

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave. The University offers a generous suite of benefits, including tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary’s University, an employer-sponsored retirement contribution, and a robust paid time off program.

For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html Full Time/Part Time: Full time