Assistant Track Coach - Sprints​/Hurdles​/Jumps

Cornell College, a residential liberal arts college and member of the Midwest Conference of the NCAA Division III located in Mount Vernon, IA, is seeking applications for a assistant track coach - sprints/hurdles/jumps
. This is a full‑time, 12‑month position.

• Coach and develop student‑athletes athletically and assist with their personal growth as young people.
• Recruitment of qualified student athletes.
• Design and implement training as assigned by the head coach.
• Home competition and equipment management.
• Travel planning for the team, as assigned by the head coach.
• Administrative duties as assigned by the head coach.
• Other duties as assigned.

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by its Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of its One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages thoughtful, original, and inventive qualities, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands‑on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide.

We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

A bachelor’s degree is required; experience in coaching at the college level is preferred. The successful candidate will have solid knowledge of track and field, be eager to learn and assist with all aspects of coaching, have strong people skills, be dedicated to enriching the experience of the student‑athlete, and be committed to the development and success of the track program, and have knowledge and experience with NCAA rules and regulations.

A valid driver’s license is required.

• Bachelor’s or better in a related field.

The position is expected to work in person on campus. Cornell College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents, life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references through Cornell College’s online application system.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa’s Smoke‑Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E‑Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.