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Associate Head Coach-Cross Country & Track & Field
University of MaryUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026
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Associate Head Coach Cross Country & Track & Field
University of Mary is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field to assist with the leadership, development, and administration of the university's cross country and track & field programs. The Associate Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to develop a competitive program that emphasizes academic achievement, athletic excellence, personal development, leadership, and a positive team culture.
The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the program, including recruiting, athlete development, training, meet preparation and management, team operations, compliance, fundraising, community engagement, and student-athlete mentoring.
Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
Coaching & Student-Athlete Development:
University of Mary is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field to assist with the leadership, development, and administration of the university's cross country and track & field programs. The Associate Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to develop a competitive program that emphasizes academic achievement, athletic excellence, personal development, leadership, and a positive team culture.
The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the program, including recruiting, athlete development, training, meet preparation and management, team operations, compliance, fundraising, community engagement, and student-athlete mentoring.
Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
Coaching & Student-Athlete Development:
- Coach and Recruit for the cross-country team and distance event group.
- Assist the Head Coach with the planning and implementation of comprehensive training programs for cross country and track & field student-athletes.
- Provide technical instruction and coaching appropriate to assigned event areas.
- Develop individualized training plans based on student-athlete abilities, goals, and competitive schedules.
- Monitor student-athlete progress and make appropriate adjustments to training and competition plans.
- Promote proper training, recovery, nutrition, injury prevention, and overall student-athlete wellness.
- Mentor student-athletes and promote academic success, leadership development, accountability, and personal growth.
- Foster a team culture based on discipline, respect, responsibility, inclusion, and competitive excellence.
- Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive recruiting strategy.
- Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who fit the university's academic and athletic standards.
- Maintain regular communication with prospective student-athletes, families, coaches, and recruiting contacts.
- Conduct campus visits and recruiting events.
- Build and maintain relationships with high school, club, and collegiate coaches.
- Assist with recruiting databases, evaluations, scholarship recommendations, and recruiting correspondence.
- Represent the university and athletic department professionally throughout the recruiting process.
- Assist with preparation for cross-country meets and indoor and outdoor track & field competitions.
- Assist with travel planning, entries, equipment, logistics, and meet-day operations.
- Attend practices, competitions, team meetings, and other required program activities.
- Assist with hosting and managing home competitions.
- Evaluate team and individual performances and provide feedback following competitions.
- Assist with conference, regional, and national championship preparation.
- Program Administration
- Assist the Head Coach with the day-to-day administration of the program.
- Maintain accurate student-athlete records, recruiting records, training information, and team documentation.
- Assist with scheduling, travel arrangements, equipment management, and facility coordination.
- Assist with team budgets, purchasing, fundraising, and other financial responsibilities as assigned.
- Participate in departmental meetings and university athletics initiatives.
- Assist with alumni, booster, community, and donor relations.
- Promote the university and athletic program through community engagement and public relations activities.
- Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all NCAA, conference, university, a
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