Athletics - Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Date Posted: June 24, 2025

Position Title: Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Position Reports to: VP for Student Life and Athletics

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach is a full-time staff position (12 months) that provides leadership and coordination for a diverse athletic program. The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the Head Men's & Women’s Cross Country/ Track and Field Coach with maintaining and developing the direction of the Athletic Department's Cross Country and Track & Field Programs. This position has responsibilities in player development, team strategy, practice schedule, meet event planning, recruiting, and scouting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Evaluate and recruit a qualified pool of prospective student-athletes.
2. Assist with coordinating the Official Campus Visits made by prospects and their parents or legal guardians.
3. Assist the head coach with daily practices and meet preparation.
4. Provide skill development and encourage team cohesion.
5. Communicate information and expectations of the coaches clearly to student-athletes.

Date Posted: June 24, 2025

Position Title: Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Position Reports to: VP for Student Life and Athletics

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach is a full-time staff position (12 months) that provides leadership and coordination for a diverse athletic program. The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the Head Men's & Women’s Cross Country/ Track and Field Coach with maintaining and developing the direction of the Athletic Department's Cross Country and Track & Field Programs. This position has responsibilities in player development, team strategy, practice schedule, meet event planning, recruiting, and scouting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Evaluate and recruit a qualified pool of prospective student-athletes.
2. Assist with coordinating the Official Campus Visits made by prospects and their parents or legal guardians.
3. Assist the head coach with daily practices and meet preparation.
4. Provide skill development and encourage team cohesion.
5. Communicate information and expectations of the coaches clearly to student-athletes.
6. Monitor student-athlete academic progress and assist with integrating successful retention strategies.
7. Assisting with the integration of the program into the campus community and assisting with alumni and booster engagement including the promotion of program on social media platforms.
8. Assist the Head Coach in the selection and inventory of equipment/ supplies/ clothing/ apparel orders for the team and the coaching staff.
9. Maintain program compliance with CMU, the Heart of America Athletic Conference, and NAIA policies
10. Perform other duties as assigned

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

40% Practice and Competition

40% Recruiting

20% Other

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervises a staff of student workers and graduate assistants in both office and game-day settings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree; master’s preferred. Experience working as a coach in an intercollegiate athletics environment preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand, walk, and sit for extensive periods.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must be able to gain and maintain CMU driving approval. Weekends and evening work is required. Knowledge of NAIA and Heart of America Athletic Conference policies as they relate to the sports of cross country and track & field as well as the conduct of athletics, faculty, staff, and students.

OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES

CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Click below to apply and contact our Human Resource's department if you have further questions or concerns HR@centralmethodist.edu or 660-248-6899.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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