Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach

Agupdate; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Monmouth University is seeking an Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach for its Athletics department in West Long Branch, NJ. The role focuses on training year-round, scheduling meets, coordinating travel, and leading event-specific instruction.

The candidate will oversee recruiting efforts, manage equipment orders, monitor academics, and collaborate with staff to ensure NCAA compliance and program excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years coaching experience at high school or college level in cross country/track and field, or four years collegiate competition.
• Proven coaching and recruiting success.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Valid driver's license and clean record.
• CPR and NCAA recruiting certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to use various computer software programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to academic and athletic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee year-round training for track/cross-country student-athletes.
• Schedule meets and arrange travel and meals as needed.
• Direct event-specific instruction during practices and meets.
• Oversee recruiting (visits, calls, emails) with staff.
• Coordinate equipment orders for team use.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and NCAA eligibility.
• Conduct regular recruiting mailings and weekly calls.
• Coordinate fundraising with the Blue and White club.
• Plan and lead team and individual meetings.
• Assist with hosting home meets and coordinating weight room sessions.
• Work with strength coaches to create training plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Recruiting

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach

Job Category: Athletics

Requisition Number: ASSIS001380

Posted: July 29, 2026

Full Time

On-site

Rate: $47,000 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking an Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach in the Athletics department.

The candidate would expected to: Oversee training of the track and field/cross-country student-athletes throughout the year; schedule and plan for track meets as required, including making travel arrangements for the team and meals when needed; direct student-athletes with event-specific instruction at practice and at meets; oversee recruiting (official visits, calls, emails) and coordinate recruiting efforts with other staff members.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position.

Application Materials Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a training regimen for student athletes throughout the year.
• Schedule, recruit and coordinate travel for specific team members.
• Assist in the selection and ordering of appropriate equipment for student-athlete and team use.
• Check academic progress for current student- athletes and NCAA Eligibility Center status for prospective student athletes.
• Oversee recruiting (official visits, calls, emails) for specific athletes and coordinate recruiting efforts with other staff members.
• Send out regular mailings and make weekly recruiting calls to potential student athletes.
• Coordinate fund raising efforts with the Blue and White club, which is the fundraising arm of Monmouth University Athletics.
• Coordinate team and individual meetings for student-athletes.
• Assist with the preparation for and management of home cross country and track and field meets with the coaching staff, including both collegiate and community events.
• Direct student-athletes with event-specific instruction at practice and at meets.
• Work with the strength coach staff to create a strength training plan for these athletes and oversee those sessions in the weight room.
• Continue professional development and research into track and field training techniques.
• Manage a database to track potential student-athletes using ARMS Software (or any future program) and current Admission Office software in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Create events in conjunction with the rest of the staff to further develop a championship team culture, promote team unity, and ensure academic excellence.
• Schedule practices in conjunction with the Athletic department as well as the rest of the coaching staff.
• Responsible for adhering to policies and procedures governing the Department of Athletics and the University and any applicable rules and regulations associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) or any other conference or organization with which the University is or becomes associated with which affects University Athletics.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Feild Coach or the program and the team's sports supervisor and athletic administrators.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) years of coaching experience at a high school or college level in cross country and indoor/outdoor track and field, or four (4) years competing on a collegiate level in the sport of cross country and track field.
• Demonstrated coaching and recruiting success.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years.
• University Policy found here: Monmouth University Vehicle Use Policy.
• CPR and NCAA recruiting certification must be attained within six months from date of hire.
• Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence.

Preferred Requirements:

• USA Track and Field (USATF) Level I recognition or higher.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Barbara Santos at [e-mail] or 732-263-5629

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent after one-year of full-time continuous employment
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at:

Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:

Athletics Department

Work Schedule:

varied

Total Weeks Per Year

48

Hours Per Week:

36.25

Expected Salary:

$47,000 - $48,400

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

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