Assistant Coach, M&W Track & FieldCross Country

About the Department:

George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships NCAA Championships in Womens Soccer and Mens Indoor Track an NCAA Final Four appearance with Mens Basketball and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused education-centered and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience Competition Resources Storytelling and Engagement and Championship Culture.

About the Position:

The primary role of the Assistant Coach is to provide teaching coaching and technical expertise needed to allow student-athletes to compete at their highest competitive potential. Additionally it is a primary responsibility of the position to be cognitive to all coaching and/or teaching duties associated with the program. This is to include but not limited to oversight and management of the safety and well-being of those student-athletes assigned to their coaching the absence of the Head Coach the Assistant Coach is expected to act on behalf of the Head Coach on any and all related program issues. The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of a highly competitive Division I program.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Coaching:

• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the conduct of game preparation and practice sessions;
• Assists in making strategic decisions in contest situations;
• Effectively prepares and organizes pre-season in-season and post-season conditioning programs and practice sessions;
• Oversees the strength and conditioning development of the athletes;
• Assists the Head Coach in the evaluation of the student-athlete; and
• Is aware and maintains a safe and healthy environment for the student-athlete.

Department University Conference and NCAA Compliance:

• Abides by and promotes the aims goals and objectives established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach;
• Abides by and promotes the policies guidelines rules regulations and criteria established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach for the student-athletes;
• Knows understands and assures that student-athletes abide by all University Atlantic 10 and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations;
• Knows understands and abides by all University A10 and NCAA rules and regulations;
• Is aware and abides by the rules of confidentiality (Buckley Amendment);
• Understands and abides by proper procedures of due process in dealing with student-athletes and staff;
• Follows administrative procedures established by the university and written up in the department Staff Handbook; and
• Assists the Head Coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting strategy to effectively recruit the best student-athletes within the admissions financial and regulatory constraints established by the University A10 and NCAA.

Acts as Team Liaison:

• Equipment office staff to order monitor and control all team equipment;
• Business Office and Coaches Support Assistant on program operations logistics planning and team travel; and
• Academic Services (study hall and tutoring).

Fundraising:

• Participates in fundraising efforts and special events.

Performs other Duties as Assigned:

• Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or Sports Administrator.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree; and
• Knowledge of all Track & Field events for both men and women and a grasp of all administrative tasks typically administered by the Head Coach including but not limited to compliance budgeting fundraising recruiting and alumni relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and success at the NCAA Division I level.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply for theAssistant Coach M&W Track & Field/Cross Country at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a resume for review.

Posting Open Date: November 5 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by: November 19 2025

Open Until Filled:Yes