Associate Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field

Recent Jobs; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking an Associate Head Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field. This role reports to the head track coach and drives coaching in practice and competition, athlete development, and program success.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, USATF Level I, NCAA recruiting certification, and at least three years of collegiate coaching experience. USTFCCCA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• USATF Level I certification.
• At least three years of collegiate coaching in cross-country/distance events.
• Driver’s license required.
• Current NCAA recruiting and rules certification.
• Must pass routine drug screening.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of the head coach’s vision, goals, and strategies.
• Teach practice and competition for skill development in cross country/track.
• Recruit high-caliber student-athletes for the university.
• Supervise practice, skill sessions, study hall, and team travel.
• Mentor student-athletes and maintain a positive influence.
• Coordinate administrative responsibilities as delegated by the head coach.
• Travel with the team to represent the university as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Recruiting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

USATF Level I certification

NCAA recruiting and rules certification

USTFCCCA certification (preferred)

Job description

South Carolina State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking to hire an Associate Head Coach, Cross Country/ Track & Field.

The assistant coach will report directly to the head track coach and is directly responsible for the following duties.

Description of Duties

1. Direct support of the vision, goals, and strategies of the head coach.
2. Serves as a teacher in practice and competition with respect to individual and team skill development for the cross country/track program in event areas as directed by the head coach.
3. Is certified to recruit high‑caliber student‑athletes to attend and compete for the University.
4. Supervises practice, skill sessions, study hall, and team travel under the supervision of the head coach.
5. Serves as a mentor and positive influence on the student‑athletes in the track program.
6. Coordinates administrative responsibilities as delegated by the head track coach.
7. Travels representing the university at various functions as directed by the head coach.
8. Any other program‑relevant duties as assigned by the head coach.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• USATF Level I certification
• At least three years of coaching experience at the collegiate level specifically in cross‑country and distance events.
• Employee must gain possession of a valid driver’s license
• Current certification for NCAA recruiting and rules implementation
• Pass routine and random drug screening as mandated by the Department of Athletics.
• The employee must be physically able to demonstrate many of the skills required for the student‑athlete to succeed in their respective sport.
• The employee also must be able to work outdoors during a variety of weather conditions - hot, cold, and/or rainy.

Preferred Requirements

USTFCCCA certification is preferred.

Advertised: 04 Sep 2026