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Associate Head Coach-Cross Country & Track & Field
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bismarck, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Associate Head Coach Cross Country & Track & Field
University of Mary is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field to assist with the leadership development and administration of the universitys cross country and track & field programs. The Associate Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to develop a competitive program that emphasizes academic achievement athletic excellence personal development leadership and a positive team culture.
The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the program including recruiting athlete development training meet preparation and management team operations compliance fundraising community engagement and student-athlete mentoring.
Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian Catholic Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
Coaching & Student-Athlete Development:
The Associate Head Coach will be expected to:
We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck North Dakota a community of approximately 75000 people with wonderful family and parish life friendly neighborhoods enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities a low crime rate clean air and excellent schools. The University of Mary with an enrollment of over 3800 students is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
For more information on the University of Mary please watch a short video by clicking on this link: of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
University of Mary is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field to assist with the leadership development and administration of the universitys cross country and track & field programs. The Associate Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to develop a competitive program that emphasizes academic achievement athletic excellence personal development leadership and a positive team culture.
The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the program including recruiting athlete development training meet preparation and management team operations compliance fundraising community engagement and student-athlete mentoring.
Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian Catholic Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
Coaching & Student-Athlete Development:
- Coach and Recruit for the cross-country team and distance event group.
- Assist the Head Coach with the planning and implementation of comprehensive training programs for cross country and track & field student-athletes.
- Provide technical instruction and coaching appropriate to assigned event areas.
- Develop individualized training plans based on student-athlete abilities goals and competitive schedules.
- Monitor student-athlete progress and make appropriate adjustments to training and competition plans.
- Promote proper training recovery nutrition injury prevention and overall student-athlete wellness.
- Mentor student-athletes and promote academic success leadership development accountability and personal growth.
- Foster a team culture based on discipline respect responsibility inclusion and competitive excellence.
- Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive recruiting strategy.
- Identify evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes who fit the universitys academic and athletic standards.
- Maintain regular communication with prospective student-athletes families coaches and recruiting contacts.
- Conduct campus visits and recruiting events.
- Build and maintain relationships with high school club and collegiate coaches.
- Assist with recruiting databases evaluations scholarship recommendations and recruiting correspondence.
- Represent the university and athletic department professionally throughout the recruiting process.
- Assist with preparation for cross-country meets and indoor and outdoor track & field competitions.
- Assist with travel planning entries equipment logistics and meet-day operations.
- Attend practices competitions team meetings and other required program activities.
- Assist with hosting and managing home competitions.
- Evaluate team and individual performances and provide feedback following competitions.
- Assist with conference regional and national championship preparation.
- Program Administration
- Assist the Head Coach with the day-to-day administration of the program.
- Maintain accurate student-athlete records recruiting records training information and team documentation.
- Assist with scheduling travel arrangements equipment management and facility coordination.
- Assist with team budgets purchasing fundraising and other financial responsibilities as assigned.
- Participate in departmental meetings and university athletics initiatives.
- Assist with alumni booster community and donor relations.
- Promote the university and athletic program through community engagement and public relations activities.
- Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all NCAA conference university and athletic department rules and regulations.
- Complete all required NCAA and institutional compliance education.
- Ensure recruiting and student-athlete activities are conducted within applicable rules and policies.
- Report potential compliance concerns promptly to the appropriate athletic department personnel.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
- Collegiate coaching experience or relevant competitive coaching experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cross country and track & field training and competition.
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work evenings weekends holidays and extended hours as required by the competitive season.
- Valid drivers license and ability to meet university requirements for driving university vehicles if applicable.
- Masters degree.
- Collegiate coaching experience.
- Experience with NCAA Division I Division II or Division III athletics.
- Experience recruiting and developing collegiate student-athletes.
- Experience working with recruiting databases and performance-management systems.
- Experience assisting with home meet administration and championship competition.
- Strong understanding of NCAA and conference rules.
- Demonstrated success developing student-athletes and building a positive team culture.
- Has or has the ability to get a CDL License for driving a bus.
- Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
- Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality inthe Office of Intercollegiate Athletics and throughout the university in accord with Saint Benedicts admonition that all be received as Christ.
The Associate Head Coach will be expected to:
- Contribute to the competitive success of the cross country and track & field programs.
- Recruit and retain high-quality student-athletes who meet university academic and athletic standards.
- Develop student-athletes to maximize their athletic potential.
- Support strong academic performance and student-athlete retention.
- Promote a positive inclusive and accountable team culture.
- Maintain professional relationships with student-athletes families coaches alumni donors and university personnel.
- Operate the program in full compliance with NCAA conference and university policies.
- Demonstrate professionalism and represent University of Mary positively.
We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck North Dakota a community of approximately 75000 people with wonderful family and parish life friendly neighborhoods enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities a low crime rate clean air and excellent schools. The University of Mary with an enrollment of over 3800 students is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
For more information on the University of Mary please watch a short video by clicking on this link: of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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