Lead Associate Head Coach, Cross Country & Track & Field

South Carolina State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks an Associate Head Coach for Cross Country/Track & Field. The role reports to the head coach and supports program vision, skill development, and recruitment of student-athletes.

The candidate will supervise practice, travel, and academic activities, serving as a role model for student-athletes and performing duties as assigned by the head coach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• USATF Level I certification.
• At least three years of collegiate coaching experience in cross-country/distance events.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Current NCAA recruiting and rules implementation certification.
• Must pass drug screening.
• Must be physically able to demonstrate skills for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of the head coach's vision, goals, and strategies.
• Teach practice and competition skills for cross country/track events as directed.
• Recruit high-caliber student-athletes to attend and compete for the university.
• Supervise practice, study halls, and team travel under head coach guidance.
• Act as mentor and positive influence for student-athletes in the track program.
• Coordinate administrative tasks delegated by the head coach.
• Travel with the program to represent the university at events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Skills

Coaching

USATF Level I

NCAA recruiting

Driver's license

Rules compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

South Carolina State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks an Associate Head Coach for Cross Country/Track & Field. The role reports to the head coach and supports program vision, skill development, and recruitment of student-athletes.

The candidate will supervise practice, travel, and academic activities, serving as a role model for student-athletes and performing duties as assigned by the head coach.