Assistant Men’s & Women’s Cross Coach

Position Overview

Position Title: Assistant Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach

Posting #: 5368

Position Status: Full‑time regular

Location: San Diego

Position Type: Administrator, Athletics

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic university founded in 1949, is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing student life while promoting the University’s mission.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. USD welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background.

The assistant cross‑country coach works under the direction of the head coach and is responsible for assisting in administrative and organizational aspects of the men’s and women’s cross‑country program within the mission of the University and its athletics philosophy. The assistant coach is also responsible for recruitment of student‑athletes, adherence to NCAA, conference and university regulations related to recruiting, admission standards and eligibility, monitoring student‑athlete academic progress, and assisting in the scheduling of athletic practices and contests.

• Supervision of all student athletes of men’s and women’s cross‑country and women’s track in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.
• Practice preparation – coordinates with the head coach to provide daily practice schedules for all aspects of the program.
• Teaching and coaching all specified aspects of the overall program.
• Travels with the team to practices and meets.
• Assists in preparing and organizing the competitive schedule for approval by the sport supervisor and director of athletics, considering academic commitments of student‑athletes.
• Provides spring competition opportunities and spring and summer training workouts for individual team members.

• Knowledge of and adherence to all university, NCAA and conference rules and regulations, policies and procedures with special attention to recruiting, eligibility, admissions and financial aid.
• Make recommendations to the head coach on potential recruits.
• Conduct phone conversations with prospects.
• Work directly with the USD admissions liaison and director of compliance in an effective and efficient manner.
• Assist with official and unofficial visits.

• Assist in securing home race course sites, permits and event staff with assistance from athletic facilities staff.
• Determine practice site locations and course trails.
• Arrange transportation to and from practice and competition sites.

• California driver’s license required within 6 weeks of employment;
  Class B license preferred.
• Must be certified to recruit off‑campus by USD Athletics Compliance Staff via NCAA rules education training within 6 weeks of employment, and each year before August 1st.
• Heart‑saver CPR / AED / First Aid certification required; must have this certificate within 6 weeks of employment.

• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic and fundraising events.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.

Persons offered employment will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of related experience required, preferably in an assisting coaching position.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations required.

• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the university community, San Diego community, and all media.
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