Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach

University of the Pacific • Stockton, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of the Pacific is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Assistant Cross Country / Assistant Track & Field Coach to support the men’s and women’s distance programs. This position will assist in all aspects of the cross country season and support distance event development during the indoor and outdoor track & field seasons. The successful candidate will play a key role in recruiting, training, and mentoring student-athletes while contributing to the overall growth of the program.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Three (3) years of coaching experience, with significant experience in recruiting and coaching jumps and multi-events.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Proven success in recruiting and developing student-athletes at the NCAA level.
• Familiarity with NCAA compliance and recruiting systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations, throwers training sessions, and competitive planning for track events.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of seasonal training plans that promote athlete growth, wellness, and peak performance.
• Lead recruiting efforts for cross country, distance, throwers, and track events, identifying prospective student-athletes and managing outreach, evaluation, and communication.
• Support academic progress of student-athletes by collaborating with academic advisors and promoting a culture of academic excellence.
• Assist with team travel, meeting entries, equipment logistics, and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team environment aligned with the values of the program and university.
• Engage in fundraising and alumni outreach efforts as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level