Associate Head Coach, Cross Country& Track & Field Distance Coach

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston seeks an Associate Head Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field (Distance). This is a full-time, 12-month position within the Athletics Department.

The role includes managing all facets of men’s and women’s cross country and distance programs, budget oversight, alumni outreach, recruitment, and team travel. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Head Coach, ensuring high-level competitive performance and adherence to NCAA and conference

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience coaching cross country and track & field at the collegiate level is required.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and constituents.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of the cross country and track & field distance programs for both men and women.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and travel logistics for competitions.
• Recruit academically-qualified student-athletes and coordinate with Admissions and Enrollment Management.
• Coordinate with Head Coach on hiring and supervising assistant coaches and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules.

Skills

Coaching experience

Diversity outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Driver's license

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Associate Head Coach, Cross Country& Track & Field Distance Coach

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Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Athletics
Pay Grade: No Pay Grade
Date opened: 26 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

General Summary:

This is a full-time (12-month appointment) benefits eligible position. The Associate Head Coach, Cross Country/Track and Field - Distance’s responsibilities will include the management of all facets of the UMass Boston Men’s and Women’s

Cross Country and Track and Field programs in collaboration with the Head Coach. This position oversees

cross country, distance, and middle-distance athletes. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to

administration, budget management, alumni stewardship, recruiting, scheduling of competitions, meet

management, including hiring officials, team travel, weekly practice sessions, academic monitoring, advising of

students, community service events, and compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

TheAssociate Head Coach Cross Country/Track and Field- Distanceis responsible for compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), conference and University of Massachusetts Boston rules and regulations.

The Associate Head Coach maybe be required, upon a successful Registry of Motor Vehicles background

check, to drive passenger vans for team travel. Participation is required in University and UMass Boston

Athletic Department sponsored events such as the Open House and other fundraising events.

Examples of Duties:

Daily operations include creating a positive diverse and inclusive environment for the

student-athlete to excel in the academic and athletic environments following the NCAA

Division III philosophy;

Create and develop an evolving positive, diverse and inclusive team environment that

develops and allows for student-athletes to meet their full potential on the athletic field, in

the academic setting, and on-campus which provides character building and life skills

(career development, leadership skills, time management, work ethic) in and out of

season;

Maintain and increase knowledge of sport specific training and coaching techniques and

strategies for preparation of intercollegiate competition at a competitive level both within

the conference and nationally;

Adhere to departmental procedures relative to purchasing and travel expenditures;

Assist with the coordination of team travel and logistics, including vehicles, lodging, and

meals;

Responsible for practice and meet preparation to prepare and develop strategies and

Ensure that all practices are conducted in a professional manner according to UMass

Boston and NCAA time requirements;

Work with the sports medicine and sport performance staff to support the physical and

mental needs of the student- athletes;

Responsible for creating a competitive NCAA approved schedule that falls within the

financial boundaries of the athletic department;

Coordinate the scheduling of facilities for practices;

Provide an opportunity for annual evaluations with student-athletes;

Assist the Head Coach with the hiring and overseeing of assistant coaches;

Provide team statistics and other relevant materials to Assistant AD for Sport

Communication.

Ensure proper safety precautions regarding student-athletes’ training and health are

followed at all times including UMass Boston Risk Management procedures.

Demonstrates adherence to UMass Boston Risk Management procedures, as well as

timely and effective communication with Sports Medicine to ensure the health and safety

of the student-athletes.

In conjunction with the Head Coach, define budget needs including equipment, team

travel, uniforms and personnel.

In collaboration with the Head Coach, as well as other members of the athletic

department, assist with fundraising responsibilities including building and maintaining

relationships with Alumni through newsletters, phone-a-thons, and departmental Alumni

activities.

Responsible for managing the social media team accounts in accordance with university

and department policies;

Maintain and have thorough knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and

regulations;

Head coach is required to take and successfully pass the NCAA Division III Rules Test,

annually pass CPR/AED certification and Mental Health First Aide;

Report any alleged violations of NCAA, conference, or institutional rules and regulations;

Responsible for understanding and managing team and resources in accordance with

Title IX.

Participate in collaborative activities across the campus and within the Department of

Athletics and Recreation through service on committees and mentoring colleagues.

Recruit academically qualified student-athletes and maintain an appropriate number of

student-athletes on the team.

Develop and implement recruiting strategies to bring in qualified student-athletes;

Travel to regional, national, and as necessary and financially able international events to

recruit prospective student-athletes;

Retain and monitor student-athletes who are academically prepared for the academic

demands required of students at UMass Boston

Schedule, coordinate, and supervise official and unofficial visits of prospective student-

Develop, manage and maintain an updated recruiting database through the department

identified system;

Coordinate with Enrollment Management for special events.

Academic Responsibilities:

Daily operations include creating a positive diverse and inclusive environment for the student-athlete to

excel in the academic and athletic environments following the NCAA Division III philosophy;

Help with ensuring NCAA progress towards degree requirements and working with student-athletes on

achieving academic success and eventual graduation from UMass Boston. This includes monitoring

student-athlete academic progress and performance as well as assisting with academic plans for

individual student-athletes as necessary;

Meet regularly with the athletics academic advisor regarding team academics;

Embrace and model the NCAA Division III philosophy emphasizing balance of academics, athletics, and

campus involvement;

Build and foster relationships with faculty as a part of campus community and Athletics Faculty

Work with the athletics academic advisor to ensure an academic schedule that balances the

intercollegiate requirements around practice and competition;

Ensure student-athletes notify faculty of all competition schedule changes.

Alumni and Community Outreach/Development Responsibilities:

Work closely with Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Advancement to build a well-coordinated

fundraising and alumnae engagement plan;

In coordination and alignment with department’s strategy for advancement, develop fundraising

programs to augment operations budget;

Annually organize outside community centered activities for team members and staff;

Develop relationships with outside resources to provide team community service opportunities.

Coordinate with sports medicine staff and sport performance team on return to play from injuries;

Work with strength and conditioning coach on injury prevention activities and performance programming

for student-athletes;

Provide mentorship to student-athletes around identifying their voice and taking responsibility for their

actions;

Monitor behavior that could be detrimental to an individual and the team;

Provide education to team on topics such as drug abuse, domestic violence, hazing, social media, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

Competent fulfillment of other administration duties as assigned.

Attend all staff and division-wide meetings;

Attend all conference required meetings for your team(s);

Perform additional duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Recreation and/or Deputy

Athletic Director for Internal Administration and Operations and/or designated sport administrator;

Secondary Assignment:

The position includes a secondary assignment assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics &

Recreation based on the candidate's credentials and expertise. Possible assignments could include

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and college coaching experience required.

Understanding of and ability to reach and work well with diverse communities and constituents.

Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and the ability to drive vans to and from

contests and practices. Driver's license must remain valid throughout the duration of employment in the