Athletics Assistant Camp Coach - Men's Cross Country [2026 Fall Semester]

Saint Mary's College Of California; Moraga (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga invites applications for the Athletics Assistant Camp Coach – Men’s Cross Country. You will support the planning and execution of youth summer and prospect camps, assisting head coaches, delivering instruction, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment. Education: No minimum requirement.

Must be at least 18 years old. Prior coaching experience or demonstrated high-level playing experience in Men’s Cross Country is preferred.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirement.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior coaching experience or demonstrated high-level playing experience in Men's Cross Country is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily camp operations and drills.
• Provide instruction and feedback to camp participants.
• Supervise campers during activities, meals, and transitions.
• Support setup and breakdown of equipment and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional policies.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

No minimum education

Job description

About Saint Mary’s College

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary’s fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.

Why Join Saint Mary’s College?

At Saint Mary’s, your work has visible impact. As a close-knit residential college, employees work collaboratively across departments—your ideas, leadership, and contributions directly shape the student experience and the future direction of the institution. Colleagues partner across divisions, decisions are grounded in mission, and innovation is encouraged. If you are seeking a workplace where purpose, community, and professional growth intersect—and where your work truly matters—Saint Mary’s offers that opportunity.

Job Title

Athletics Assistant Camp Coach – Men's Cross Country

Job Summary

The Assistant Camp Coach - Men's Cross Country supports the planning and execution of youth summer and prospect camps hosted by the Athletics department. This role assists head coaches in delivering instruction, supervising participants, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with daily camp operations and drills.
• Provide instruction and feedback to camp participants.
• Supervise campers during activities, meals, and transitions.
• Support setup and breakdown of equipment and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional policies.

Education: No minimum education requirement. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience: Previous coaching experience or demonstrated high-level playing experience in Men's Cross Country required. Experience working with high school or college-aged students is preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the rules, techniques, and strategies of the assigned sport.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and motivate student-athletes.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, respectful, and safe team environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with student leaders and College personnel.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during camp sessions.

Licenses & Certifications

CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain. Successful completion of all required state-mandated training and Live Scan fingerprinting is required prior to beginning assigned duties. Saint Mary’s College will provide instructions for completing required training and clearance processes upon hire.