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Assistant Track and Field / Assistant Cross Country
University of Minnesota Morris
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Posted: 03-Jun-26
Location: Morris, Minnesota
Type: Full-time
Salary: $31,010 - $32,500
Categories:
Coaching
Coaching - Cross Country
Coaching - Track & Field
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details:
75%, 10-month, annually renewable coaching appointment, with a comprehensive benefit package, and the opportunity for an on-campus housing package.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The assistant coach is responsible for supporting all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III XC / TF program. The assistant coach assists the head coach(s) in student recruitment and retention; coaches student athletes and fosters their skill development; assists in coaching plans and implementation at practices and competitions; provides for students’ safety, health and wellbeing; complies with NCAA, and university policies; provides sound fiscal management; assists in equipment oversight, scheduling, travel planning, and summer camps; assists in off-season programs and athlete development; and assists in program communication and fundraising efforts with the Head Coach. The assistant coach will work with the head coach(s) to build a shared vision, work collaboratively with the Office of Admissions, build and retain a diverse and talented team, foster good sportsmanship and a climate of respect, and provide an environment that supports students in achieving their athletic, academic and life goals.
Essential knowledge, skills and abilities: A Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated effectiveness playing and/or coaching track and field is required - sprints and jumps experience preferred. A Master’s degree, college coaching experience and/or participation at the collegiate level are preferred.
Required qualifications include: excellent organization, oral and written communication skills, an appreciation for the philosophy of the NCAA Division III, strong program management skills, the ability to recruit and retain qualified and talented student athletes, a demonstrated commitment to students’ athletic and academic success, the demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and retain a diverse, inclusive, successful team with sensitivity to individuals of all cultural backgrounds, and the capacity to be a visible and engaging leader. The successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation for the mission and value of a public liberal arts college, be self-directed and motivated, work with integrity, and bring skills and abilities needed to advance Cougar Cross Country/Track and Field, the athletic programs, and the University.
The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
The University of Minnesota Morris Cougars compete in the NCAA Division III and Upper Midwest Athletic Conference with 20 sports for men and women. Cougar Athletics offers a competitive intercollegiate athletics experience advancing the UMN Morris commitment to academic excellence, diversity, service, and community; fostering t...he core values of integrity, respect, unity, commitment, and excellence; and furthering students’ success in athletics, learning, and life. One in three UMN Morris students is a varsity athlete.
