Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach

Union Level

Department

Women's Cross Country

Campus

Stockton

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach

Union Level

Department

Women's Cross Country

Campus

Stockton

Posting Number

201304334P

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Number of Months

10

Work Schedule

Work is performed during standard business hours and during non-regular office hours to meet business needs. Occasional travel required for competition and recruiting.

Position End Date

Open Date

07/14/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

| Primary Purpose |
The University of the Pacific is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Assistant Cross Country / Assistant Track & Field Coach to support the men’s and women’s distance programs. This position will assist in all aspects of the cross country season and support distance event development during the indoor and outdoor track & field seasons. The successful candidate will play a key role in recruiting, training, and mentoring student-athletes while contributing to the overall growth of the program. | | Essential Functions |
- Assist with daily operations, throwers training sessions, and competitive planning for track events. - Contribute to the development and implementation of seasonal training plans that promote athlete growth, wellness, and peak performance. - Lead recruiting efforts for cross country, distance, throwers, and track events, identifying prospective student-athletes and managing outreach, evaluation, and communication. - Support academic progress of student-athletes by collaborating with academic advisors and promoting a culture of academic excellence. - Assist with team travel, meeting entries, equipment logistics, and other administrative tasks. - Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations. - Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team environment aligned with the values of the program and university. - Engage in fundraising and alumni outreach efforts as needed.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelors Degree - Three (3) years of coaching experience, with significant experience in recruiting and coaching jumps and multi-events.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree - Proven success in recruiting and developing student-athletes at the NCAA level. - Familiarity with NCAA compliance and recruiting systems. - Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. - Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. - Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

| | Physical Requirements |
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and athletic venues during standard business hours and during non-regular office hours to meet business needs. Occasional travel required for competition and recruiting.

Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. | | Hiring Range | $59,488 - $60,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. | | Background Check Statement |
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

| | Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement |
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position. |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience, with significant experience in recruiting and coaching jumps and multi-events?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • CSHP Job Posting
   • ACCP Job Posting
   • Personal Referral
   • Pacific Website
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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