Assistant Coach, Track & Cross Country

NCAA; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler University is looking for an Assistant Coach for Cross Country/Track and Field. This full-time position requires strong coaching skills, recruiting abilities, and a commitment to developing student-athletes both academically and athletically. Join a dynamic team focused on fostering a positive team culture and achieving excellence.

Benefits

20 days of paid time off

8 Paid Holidays

Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

10% employer contribution for retirement

Tuition assistance for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching or playing experience required.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I, Big East rules and regulations.
• Three or more years of coaching at the collegiate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic monitoring of student-athletes.
• Identify and recruit students who can succeed at Butler.
• Oversee the training of specific event groups.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Culture Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Coaching Certifications

Job description

Details

Posted: 18-Jun-25

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Type: Full-time

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Cross Country

Coaching - Tennis

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Preferred Education

4 Year Degree

Position Overview

This position provides significant support for the success of both the Men’s and women’s Cross Country/Track and Field programs. Primary duties are coaching, skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and development of positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Academic Monitoring of student-athletes - Personal development of student-athletes - Contribute to positive team culture - Identify, evaluate and recruit students that can succeed at Butler both academically and athletically - Build and cultivate relationships with scholastic and non-scholastic coaches - Assist with teaching and coaching in team and individual settings - Oversee the training of specific event groups - Oversee weight training and skill development
  
  

Required Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s Degree - Collegiate coaching or playing experience. Knowledge of NCAA Division I, Big East rules and regulations - Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators and staff. - Outstanding verbal communication and leadership skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications?

• Expertise in coaching sprints/hurdles/jumps events - Three or more years coaching at the collegiate level - Master’s Degree - One or more Coaching Certifications (USATF/USTFCCCA/CSCS)
  
  

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include: Paid Time Off and Holidays:

20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year 8 Paid Holidays In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment) Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs Retirement: 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment Tuition Assistance: Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children. Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree Covers tuition only Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty LinkedIn Learning Courses Free premium subscription to the Calm App Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT Discount at the College Bookstore Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances About Us Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

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About Butler University

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

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