Assistant Coach - Cross Country

Lansing Community College; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Lansing Community College is seeking an Assistant Cross Country Coach to support the college's Cross Country program. You will assist in recruiting and developing student-athletes, instruct in running techniques, and help prepare teams for practices and competitions.

The role includes monitoring academic progress, coordinating travel, scheduling, and equipment logistics, and representing the college professionally.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cross country fundamentals, training methods, player development and competition strategy.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and travel as required by the competition and recruiting schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet college requirements for operating a college-owned vehicle, if transportation duties are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment and selection of student-athletes.
• Instruct in cross country skills and techniques and prepare teams for practices and competitions.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and coordinate program operations, including maintaining team statistics.
• Assist in scheduling, travel, equipment and related team logistics while adhering to MCCAA and NJCAA rules.

Skills

Cross country fundamentals

Recruiting student-athletes

Team leadership

Academic monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Thedate after which applications are not guaranteed reviewis:08/21/2026

Hours Per Week: Up to 28 Hours

Compensation Type:Seasonal Salary

Employee Classification: PT Coaches

The Assistant Cross Country Coach reports to the Athletic Director and works under the day-to-day direction of the Head Cross Country Coach in support of the Lansing Community College Cross Country program. This position supports the recruitment and selection of student-athletes, instruction in Cross Country skills and techniques, and preparation for practices and competitions. The Assistant Cross Country Coach also monitors student-athlete academic progress and coordination of program operations, including maintaining team statistics per MCCAA and NJCAA requirements. The incumbent promotes student-athlete success and represents the College in a professional manner while assisting in the administration of scheduling, travel, equipment and related team logistics. The position is expected to comply with applicable College, MCCAA, and NJCAA rules, policies and procedures and may be required to transport students using a college-owned vehicle as assigned.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cross country fundamentals, training methods, player development and competition strategy.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet college requirements for operating a college-owned vehicle, if transportation duties are assigned.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and travel as required by the competition and recruiting schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Cross country coaching experience at the high school level or above.
• Experience recruiting student-athletes and supporting academic success in a college athletics environment.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html .

Advertised: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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