Assistant Cross​/Track & Field Coach

Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

Compensation Range: 55,068.00 – 58,372.00 USD per year

Employment Classification: Professional Administrative

Department: Men's Track and Field

Target Hire Date: 7/29/2026

Benefits Information: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application. UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 7/2/2026.

The intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the university striving to achieve the same standards of excellence in athletics that exist within academic programs. The program is concerned with the physical and mental welfare of the student and strives to ensure that every student‑athlete has the opportunity to succeed academically and obtain a degree. Sport programs are a vital function of the University at large.

The position will assist the Head Coach for Cross Country/Track and Field in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training and competition. Additional duties include home meet organization, management, set‑up, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

• Teach proper technique and skill development in various aspects of track & field and cross country.
• Instruct student‑athletes in small group and one‑on‑one settings with a complete and thorough understanding of track & field and cross country.
• Assist in recruiting potential student‑athletes.
• Impart track‑specific knowledge and cross country instruction to student‑athletes.
• Provide experience in coaching and/or playing at the college level.
• Identify and recruit student‑athletes.
• Demonstrate well‑developed communication, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Work weekends and evenings as required.
• Travel extensively as required.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Two (2) years minimum coaching experience at the collegiate level.

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, and several defined contribution retirement plans for all full‑time positions. Employees receive sick leave and other leave options may be available based on position. Full‑time employees are eligible for tuition waiver benefits, and dependents and spouses of UNC employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% of in‑state tuition.

Further benefits may be available based on position.

The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression.

Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’s compliance with this policy.

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