Graduate XC & Track Coach Assistant — Tuition & Stipend

Concordia College; West Virginia; On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition waiver

Competitive stipend

Job summary

Concord University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Cross Country and Track to join our athletics program. This 10-month role supports coaching staff in training, recruitment, event planning, administrative tasks, and athlete development for both men’s and women’s teams.

The GA position offers a full tuition waiver and a competitive stipend, with potential renewal based on performance and student enrollment as a CU graduate student. Travel may be involved for meets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graduate student status at Concord University is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in XC/track coaching or playing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing daily practice sessions for cross country and track & field athletes.
• Provide guidance during training, including warm-ups, drills, and conditioning.
• Attend practices, workouts, and competitions (including travel, if needed).
• Monitor athletes' progress and communicate with coaching staff to ensure success.
• Assist with recruiting efforts and campus visits for prospective athletes.
• Coordinate meet preparation, travel arrangements, and logistics.
• Organize team meetings, events, and athlete communications.
• Support team camps, fundraising events, and community outreach.

Skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Concord University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Cross Country and Track to join our athletics program. This 10-month role supports coaching staff in training, recruitment, event planning, administrative tasks, and athlete development for both men’s and women’s teams.

The GA position offers a full tuition waiver and a competitive stipend, with potential renewal based on performance and student enrollment as a CU graduate student. Travel may be involved for meets.