Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track

Tennessee Tech University - College of Business; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Tech University is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track. The role involves supporting the head coach in managing the program, overseeing logistics, and ensuring the academic success of student-athletes. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have a solid coaching background. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Two vacation days per month

Medical and life insurance

Educational benefits

Qualifications

• Proven record of successful coaching at collegiate level.
• Experience with maintaining CARA logs and practice schedules.
• Commitment to NCAA and OVC rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with the cross country/track program.
• Manage home meet logistics and travel arrangements.
• Support the academic development of student-athletes.

Skills

Coaching

Public Relations

Player Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 517030 Working Title Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track Job Title Assistant Coach 1 Job Type Full-Time Department Mens Cross Country Job Purpose

Assistant coach for men’s and women’s cross country/track.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Assists the head coach with all aspects of the cross country/track program including home meet management, travel logistics, maintaining countable athletically-related activity (CARA) logs and practice schedules, maintaining social media accounts, practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Proven record of successful cross country/track coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach. Commitment to adhere to NCAA and OVC rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures.

Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I assistant coaching including the academic development and graduation of student-athletes, promoting the welfare of student-athletes, recruiting, practice, conditioning, player and public relations, and fundraising. Coaching philosophy must complement the philosophy of the head coach.

Preferred Qualifications

Three to five years of experience as a collegiate multi or jumps athlete or coach. Experience with APR, academic success, and student retention. Experience with computer software programs such as MS Office. Valid commercial driver’s license.

Work Hours

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Benefits Information

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Date 06/03/2025 Screening Date 06/13/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• List of References
  
  

Optional Documents

• Other Documents
• Transcripts 2
  
  

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
• Yes
• No
• * How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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