Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Angelo State University; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Angelo State University is seeking an Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student-athletes and managing program operations. Responsibilities include recruitment, competition prep, and academic success initiatives within the Athletics Department.

The role involves assisting with practices, scheduling, travel, and community engagement to promote the program and university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Track & Field coaching experience or collegiate/professional Track & Field or Cross Country participation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning practices and competition preparation for track & field and cross country student-athletes.
• Assist with the recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes.
• Supports the academic success, personal development, and retention of student-athletes.
• Assists with coordinating home competitions, team travel, and other program operations.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Academic support

Communication

Program coordination

Mentoring

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Job Title Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Position Number

Position Number 999485

Department

Salary $26,000

Remote

Remote No

Job Summary

Assists the Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach in the operation and administration of the Angelo State University Track & Field and Cross Country programs. Responsibilities include supporting student-athlete development, recruiting efforts, academic success initiatives, competition preparation, and other program activities in support of the Athletics Department’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all NCAA , Lone Star Conference ( LSC ), Angelo State University, and Texas Tech University System policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assists with planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and competition preparation for track & field and cross country student-athletes.
• Assists with the recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes.
• Supports the academic success, personal development, and retention of student-athletes.
• Assists with evaluating athletic performance and implementing strategies to enhance individual and team success.
• Assists with the coordination of home competitions, team travel, and other program operations.
• Represents Angelo State University and the Track & Field/Cross Country programs through community engagement, public relations, fundraising, and other promotional activities.
• Assists with the supervision of graduate assistants, student assistants, managers, and student-athletes, and performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of track & field and cross country rules, techniques, training methods, and conditioning principles.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Ability to coach, teach, and develop student-athletes in a competitive environment.
• Ability to recruit and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
• Ability to coordinate practices, competitions, and program activities.
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, coaches, administrators, alumni, and community members.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Track & Field coaching experience or collegiate/professional Track & Field or Cross Country participation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intercollegiate Track & Field and/or Cross Country coaching experience.

Physical Requirements

The position requires prolonged periods of standing with intermittent sitting, walking, reaching, bending, and grasping. Manual dexterity is required. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with periodic exposure to dust, pollen, heat, cold, and other inclement weather conditions.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at [phone] or email us at [e-mail] .

Posting Number

Posting Number S1160P

Open Date

Open Date 08/18/2026

Close Date

Desired Start Date

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• Other