Head Coach, Cross Country/Asst. Coach, T&F, PE&W Instructor

Posting Description

HEAD COACH, CROSS COUNTRY/ASST. COACH, T&F, PE&W INSTRUCTOR , DAPER Intercollegiate Sports, will be responsible for leading and administering all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country programs; coaching and supervising student-athletes in cross country and distance events; assisting with the Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field programs; recruiting prospective student-athletes; counseling, mentoring, and supporting student-athletes; coordinating team training, competition preparation, and meet-day responsibilities; and ensuring compliance with MIT, conference, and NCAA Division III rules and regulations. In addition, this position will coordinate and reconcile team travel and logistics; oversee team development activities such as leadership training and conflict resolution; support mentorship programs for team members and alumni; and assist with department-wide initiatives as assigned. This position is expected to remain current in professional development for both coaching and physical education instruction. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the required Physical Education and Wellness course program.

The full job description is available here: https://studentlife.mit.edu/about-dsl/careers/

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: 3–5 years of coaching experience, preferably at the college/university level; a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to physical education, exercise science, kinesiology, or a related area, or equivalent proven instructional experience; strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills are essential; knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations; and appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Biohazards are required within 30 days of hire. PREFERRED: Experience recruiting academically qualified student-athletes to a highly selective institution; Master’s degree; and experience coaching cross country and/or distance events.

7/22/2026

Posting Description

HEAD COACH, CROSS COUNTRY/ASST. COACH, T&F, PE&W INSTRUCTOR , DAPER Intercollegiate Sports, will be responsible for leading and administering all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country programs; coaching and supervising student-athletes in cross country and distance events; assisting with the Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field programs; recruiting prospective student-athletes; counseling, mentoring, and supporting student-athletes; coordinating team training, competition preparation, and meet-day responsibilities; and ensuring compliance with MIT, conference, and NCAA Division III rules and regulations. In addition, this position will coordinate and reconcile team travel and logistics; oversee team development activities such as leadership training and conflict resolution; support mentorship programs for team members and alumni; and assist with department-wide initiatives as assigned. This position is expected to remain current in professional development for both coaching and physical education instruction. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the required Physical Education and Wellness course program.

The full job description is available here: https://studentlife.mit.edu/about-dsl/careers/

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: 3–5 years of coaching experience, preferably at the college/university level; a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to physical education, exercise science, kinesiology, or a related area, or equivalent proven instructional experience; strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills are essential; knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations; and appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Biohazards are required within 30 days of hire. PREFERRED: Experience recruiting academically qualified student-athletes to a highly selective institution; Master’s degree; and experience coaching cross country and/or distance events.

7/22/2026

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