Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach Fall 2026

Covenant College•Lookout Mountain, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team of employees who are committed to an exciting mission to offer the world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places. Covenant College is a community committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, and everything we do is grounded in our Reformed theology and worldview. Covenant has a beautiful 400-acre campus that stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia, on the Georgia/Tennessee border, just outside of Chattanooga. The community is a hub of vibrant cultural, educational, business, high-tech, and entertainment activity and is an affordable place to live and/or raise a family. The campus enjoys incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau with views that span across several states. The region is widely known as an outdoor recreational paradise for campers, boaters, cyclists, climbers, cavers, and hikers, all this while being conveniently located within two hours of Atlanta, Nashville, and Knoxville. Opportunity: We are currently seeking a Temporary Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach who will be responsible to the Head Cross Country & Track Coach, as well as to the Director of Athletics, for helping to manage and develop the intercollegiate Cross Country and Track program at Covenant College.

Requirements

An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in coaching track and/or cross country
A commitment to adhering to all policies, rules, and regulations of Covenant College, the Collegiate Conference of the South, and the NCAA Division III.
Ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, coaches, students, and faculty members.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, demonstrated in personal life and conduct.
A strong understanding of and commitment to Scripture, the Westminster Standards, the doctrinal standards of the PCA, and the mission of Covenant College as a Christian liberal arts college.
An understanding of the mission and purpose of Covenant College
Ability to assent to Covenant's Statement of Community Beliefs and Covenant College's Staff Commitments

Nice To Haves

Masters degree
Experience coaching track and/or cross country at the collegiate level.
Experience coaching in multi-track events

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with the management and development of the intercollegiate track and cross country program, including:
Discipleship of men and women in the program to facilitate spiritual growth
Teaching and modeling the value of Christian competition
Monitoring the academic performance of student athletes and partnering with Student Development for discipleship, development, and retention of student athletes
Recruiting and retaining quality student athletes who understand and embrace Covenant College's mission and vision
Find student athletes who are equipped with the ability to achieve academic and athletic success
Working in conjunction with the head coach to fill a roster of 40 student-athletes
Regularly fielding a highly competitive team within the conference
On-field coaching, instruction, and training preparation, preferably with a focus on the sprints, jumps, and/or throws
Opponent scouting
Coordination of all social media accounts for the Covenant Track & XC program
Contributing and caring for the development and growth of the athletic department as a whole in tangible ways
Creating service and mission opportunities for student athletes to invest in the community
Effective stewardship of resources in the program
Approaching every facet of this position with a high degree of professionalism
Responsible for an administrative role within the Athletic Department. This position will be assigned by the Director of Athletics at the beginning of each academic year once all primary staff positions have been determined. Examples of possible roles include, but are not limited to: game day management, intramurals, sports information, sport ministry, or student employee oversight