Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach

Trine University invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach. The University is a member of the NCAA Division III and competes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement training plans for various event groups in track and cross country.
• Identifying and recruiting potential student/athletes for track and cross country.
• Assisting in the development of a positive team culture.
• Home meet management.
• Travel with the team and may need to make travel decisions while on the road.
• Manage social media presence regarding both the track and cross country teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Previous experience as a collegiate student/athlete or coach is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have experience, or are open to, coaching the long jump, triple jump, high jump and/or javelin.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, as he/she will be responsible for driving the team vehicles on occasion to and from meets.
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills are necessary.