Business Title
Assistant Cross Country, Distance Coach
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on July 22, 2026.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Department Summary
This position reports to the Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. The primary role of this position is providing coaching expertise and leadership to the men’s and women’s cross country program; and assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes. The secondary role is providing strength and conditioning performance coaching expertise to assigned student-athletes of the intercollegiate athletics program.
Position Profile
Develops and maintains competitive intercollegiate sport programs. Directs all aspects of sport staff in recruiting, practice and game competitions. Responsible for the recruitment/hiring, goal setting, coaching and performance review of all sport staff. Instructs and teaches student-athletes in fundamentals of sport technique and strategy. Plans and executes practice and competition plans including the evaluation of opponents. Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes.
Level Summary
Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.
Fiscal Responsibilities
May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.
Problem Solving
Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.
Independence of Action
Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-2 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Distance coaching and strength & conditioning experience at the Division I collegiate level preferred.
Department
ICA-Track and Cross Country
Pay Rate
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. The targeted salary for this position is $38,115.
Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with a company contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
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Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment
Employment Type
full-time regular
Posting End Date
07/22/2026
Planning Unit
Intercollegiate Athletics
Work Schedule
Evenings and weekend required as well as travel.
Expected hours worked per week
40+ hours per week
Expected duration of assignment
on-going
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
