Part-Time Assistant Men's and Women's Cross-Country Track and Field Coach, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Posted Date: Mar 31, 2026
QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$31,200/yr -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Part-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
Department
ATHLETICS (EA-ATHL-IUEAA)
Department Information
Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University (IU), offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.
Indiana University East values a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.
Job Summary
Department
ATHLETICS (EA-ATHL-IUEAA)
Department Information
Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University (IU), offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.
Indiana University East values a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.
Job Summary
This is a temporary hourly position in the Athletic Department, and all duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the University.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Reports directly to the Head Coach or Athletic Director.
- Contributes to a variety of aspects of the assigned sport, including contacting prospective student-athletes, coordinating and hosting campus visits for recruits, and assisting with coaching and supervision during practices and matches.
- Proactively identifies and recruits quality student-athletes by calling, emailing and visiting Coaches, Athletic Directors, and prospective student-athletes.
- Attends events and promotes IU East as an exceptional academic and athletic opportunity.
- Assists with practice planning, skill instruction, and game-day operations. May be responsible for specific coaching areas or general team support as determined by the Head Coach.
- Serves as a resource for other Athletic programs as needed. This may include temporary assistance or supervision at practices or matches, as requested by the Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director.
- Supports additional Athletic department operations and initiatives as assigned to help advance the success of the department and its student-athletes.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 1 year of coaching or collegiate playing experience
Preferred
- 1 year of coaching college cross-country or track and field or collegiate playing experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University
- Certification in basic first aid
Preferred
- American Heart Instructor Certification in CPR
SKILLS
Required
- A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and a working knowledge of the NAIA rules and regulations
- Proficient communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
- Ability to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations of the university, the River State Conference, and the NAIA
- Ability to recruit, coach, and teach highly talented student-athletes
Additional Information
All duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NAIA and the University. The Assistant Coach will not engage in any outside activities in television, radio, clothing or shoe sponsorship, internet, or camps, unless those activities are expressly approved in writing and in advance by the Athletic Director.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Work Location
IU East Campus
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$31,200 per year
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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