Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach
Posted Date: Sep 17, 2025
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$45,000/yr -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
N01171
Classification Title
Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach
Working Title
Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach
Employee Group
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
N01171
Classification Title
Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach
Working Title
Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach
Employee Group
Coaches
Bargaining Unit
Coaches
Location
Main Campus
Department
Athletics
Pay Rate
$45,000
Employment Type
Regular FT
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, nights and weekends as needed to complete the job responsibilities.
Position Summary Information
| Position Summary |
Assist head coach with organization and supervision of the men and women’s track & field / cross country programs including: recruitment of qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success; compliance with NCAA, PSAC, and SRU rules and regulations; planning and implementation of practices and meet management; counseling and mentoring student-athletes throughout the academic year; recruiting; budgeting management; fundraising activities and promotions; organizing and directing camps and clinics; and other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree; minimum 1 years of successful collegiate track & field coaching experience and working with diverse populations.
Successful performance in an interview and passing a criminal background check.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s Degree
Successful track & field coaching experience with a focus on throwing events and strength training. Experience building and maintaining a recruiting database and managing the operations of a NCAA Track & Field and Cross Country program. Knowledge of/commitment to NCAA rules specifically regarding recruiting. Experience developing and motivating students for athletic and academic success. Demonstrated ability in coaching and in recruiting and monitoring for NCAA compliance at the NCAA Division II level.
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Date | 09/15/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Notice of Non-Discrimination |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief Human Resource Officer
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016
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| Respect for Individuals in the Community |
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please list three current professional references with contact information in the application.
Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.
Applications received by September 30, 2025 will receive full consideration. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
Do you have one year of successful collegiate track and field coaching experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcripts 2. Coaching Philosophy
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PSAC Cross Country (M) 2023–2024
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 1 of 16 | 31 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 2 of 16 | — | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 16 | — | — |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 4 of 16 | — | — |
| California University of Pennsylvania | 5 of 16 | — | — |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 6 of 16 | — | — |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 7 of 16 | — | — |
| Bloomsburg Commonwealth University | 8 of 16 | — | — |
| Lock Haven Commonwealth University | 9 of 16 | — | — |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 10 of 16 | — | — |
| Mansfield Commonwealth University | 11 of 16 | — | — |
| Gannon University | 12 of 16 | — | — |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 14 of 16 | — | — |
| Seton Hill University | 15 of 16 | — | — |
| Shepherd University | 16 of 16 | — | — |
PSAC Cross Country (W) 2023–2024
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 1 of 18 | 31 | — |
| Bloomsburg Commonwealth University | 2 of 18 | — | — |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 18 | — | — |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 4 of 18 | — | — |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 5 of 18 | — | — |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 6 of 18 | — | — |
| Lock Haven Commonwealth University | 7 of 18 | — | — |
| California University of Pennsylvania | 8 of 18 | — | — |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 9 of 18 | — | — |
| Seton Hill University | 10 of 18 | — | — |
| Gannon University | 11 of 18 | — | — |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 12 of 18 | — | — |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 13 of 18 | — | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 15 of 18 | — | — |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 16 of 18 | — | — |
| Mansfield Commonwealth University | 17 of 18 | — | — |
| Shepherd University | 18 of 18 | — | — |
PSAC Indoor Track & Field (M) 2022–2023
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 1 of 12 | — | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 2 of 12 | — | — |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 12 | — | — |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 4 of 12 | — | — |
| California University of Pennsylvania | 5 of 12 | — | — |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 6 of 12 | 26 | — |
| Seton Hill University | 7 of 12 | — | — |
| Lock Haven Commonwealth University | 8 of 12 | — | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 9 of 12 | 45 | — |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 10 of 12 | — | — |
| Mansfield Commonwealth University | 11 of 12 | — | — |
| Bloomsburg Commonwealth University | 12 of 12 | — | — |
PSAC Indoor Track & Field (W) 2022–2023
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 1 of 15 | 42 | — |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 2 of 15 | 35 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 15 | — | — |
| California University of Pennsylvania | 4 of 15 | 17 | — |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 5 of 15 | — | — |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 6 of 15 | — | — |
| Lock Haven Commonwealth University | 7 of 15 | — | — |
| Seton Hill University | 8 of 15 | — | — |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 9 of 15 | — | — |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 10 of 15 | — | — |
| Bloomsburg Commonwealth University | 11 of 15 | — | — |
| Mansfield Commonwealth University | 12 of 15 | — | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 13 of 15 | — | — |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 14 of 15 | — | — |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 15 of 15 | — | — |
PSAC Outdoor Track & Field (M) 2022–2023
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 1 of 13 | 53 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 2 of 13 | — | — |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 13 | 55 | — |
| California University of Pennsylvania | 4 of 13 | — | — |
| Lock Haven Commonwealth University | 5 of 13 | — | — |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 6 of 13 | 22 | — |
| Seton Hill University | 7 of 13 | — | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 8 of 13 | — | — |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 9 of 13 | 41 | — |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 10 of 13 | — | — |
| Bloomsburg Commonwealth University | 11 of 13 | — | — |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 12 of 13 | — | — |
| Mansfield Commonwealth University | 13 of 13 | — | — |
PSAC Outdoor Track & Field (W) 2022–2023
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 1 of 15 | — | — |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 2 of 15 | — | — |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 15 | 17 | — |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 4 of 15 | — | — |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 5 of 15 | — | — |
| California University of Pennsylvania | 6 of 15 | 10 | — |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 7 of 15 | — | — |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 8 of 15 | — | — |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 9 of 15 | — | — |
| Bloomsburg Commonwealth University | 10 of 15 | 36 | — |
| Seton Hill University | 11 of 15 | — | — |
| Lock Haven Commonwealth University | 12 of 15 | — | — |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 13 of 15 | — | — |
| Mansfield Commonwealth University | 14 of 15 | — | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 15 of 15 | — | — |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cross Country (M) History
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Bill Jordan |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Bill Jordan |
– | – | |
| 2023-2024 |
Bill Jordan |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Bill Jordan |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
John Papa |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
John Papa |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
John Papa |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
John Papa |
– | – |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cross Country (W) History
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Bill Jordan |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Bill Jordan |
– | – | |
| 2023-2024 |
Bill Jordan |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Bill Jordan |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
John Papa |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
John Papa |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
John Papa |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
John Papa |
– | – |
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Bill Jordan |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
John Papa |
|
– | – |
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