Position Title:Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach
Appointment Type:Contract
Job Description:
The Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach with expertise in middle distance, distance, and cross country events to assist the Director of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Track and Field and with all phases of the NCAA Division I programs to help develop our student-athletes to reach their full potential .
Examples of what you’ll do
+ Plan practice sessions and competitive coaching situations (assigned primarily with athletes in cross country, middle distance and distance events)
+ Effectively teach, mentor, and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience
+ Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes
+ Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes and help ensure academic progress and graduation
+ Assist with meet management planning, logistics and operations
+ Assist with administrative functions
+ Adhere to University, Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations
+ Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students, colleagues, university community, alumni, media, and the public
The ideal candidates will have expertise and success with the middle and distance events. This position requires an excellent work ethic along with exceptional motivational, teaching/coaching and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience coaching or competing in track & field, including middle and distance events (post high school).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience coaching both men and women athletes in assigned events/specialties.
Experience in NCAA Division I or professional cross country and track as an athlete or coach.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach highly skilled student-athletes and have strong recruiting connections.
About ISU Athletics:
As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history.
Proposed Start Date:July 21, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:Contract
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume2) Contact information for 3 employment referencesIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: June 30, 2025
Posting Close Date:July 6, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R17342
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university’s Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
