Cross Country/Track & Field Asst Coach

 

Department Summary 

San José State University Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play sportsmanship and Spartan Pride.  https://sjsuspartans.com/

 

Job Description

The Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for assisting the Director of Track & Field/Cross Country in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Cross Country and Track & Field program, including recruiting, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.

 

Brief Description of Duties

• Coaches team at practices and competitive events.
• Oversee academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successful recruiting and retention of high-level student-athletes.
• Collaborates with Head Coach, Athletic Trainers, and Strength & Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
• Assist with budgeting, reconciling expenses, and proposing purchases for sports program.
• Serve as key liaison to the broader (University) community, engaging in alumni, fund raising, and other key stakeholder activities. 
• Organizes community service events for the team.
• Responsible for assisting in all phases of a Division I intercollegiate track and field program which includes scheduling, recruiting, travel coordination, budgets and fundraising.   
• Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference  
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. [required]

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent collegiate or professional coaching experience.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Successful NCAA Division I X-Country/Track and Field Coaching or Professional/International experience

Compensation

Classification: 2382 Coaching Assistant

Anticipated Salary: $6,288/monthly - $6,455/monthly

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) references

 

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by July 3, 2025. 

 

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees, including Unit 3 Coaches, must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

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