ASST COACH TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Coach for Track & Cross Country to support a Division I program. The role involves coaching mid-distance and distance events, recruiting, and coordinating practice plans under NCAA and conference rules.

The selected candidate will work fully in-person at the Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus, collaborating with Athletics partners to develop student-athletes and contribute to fundraising and public relations initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One to three years of collegiate-level coaching experience in Cross Country/Track & Field.
• Understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education.

Responsibilities

• Assists in practice planning, meet preparation, and athletic conditioning.
• Assists in recruiting, daily practice, and travel arrangements for team competition.
• Assists with organizing team/alumni fundraising, mailings, event, public relations and other assignments.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: ASST COACH TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY

Position Number: 8101731

Work Modality: Fully In-Person

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name: ATHLETICS

Location Code: ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant Coach will help the head coach organize, develop, and implement a competitive NCAA Division I Track & Field program in compliance with NCAA and A10 Conference rules and regulations. This position will have coaching and recruiting responsibilities for mid-distance and distance.

• Assists in practice planning, meet preparation, and athletic conditioning.
• Assists in recruiting, daily practice, and travel arrangements for team competition.
• Assists with organizing team/alumni fundraising, mailings, event, public relations and other assignments.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• One to three years of collegiate-level coaching experience in Cross Country/Track & Field.
• Understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
• Commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Required operation of university owned vehicles: Yes

Physical Demands: Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions: Odors, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date: 10/01/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $50,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $43,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits.

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