Head Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Assistant Track and Field

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Position Information

Position Title

Head Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Assistant Track and Field

Job Responsibilities

This is a full-time, 12-month position serving as the head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country programs and will coach the middle distance and distance events during indoor/outdoor track and field season. This position will perform all duties associated with being head and assistant coach including scheduling, practice and competition, recruiting, budget management, mentoring of student-athletes, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

The following primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing and administering the cross country program and middle distance/distance runners during indoor/outdoor track season

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Head Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Assistant Track and Field

Job Responsibilities

This is a full-time, 12-month position serving as the head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country programs and will coach the middle distance and distance events during indoor/outdoor track and field season. This position will perform all duties associated with being head and assistant coach including scheduling, practice and competition, recruiting, budget management, mentoring of student-athletes, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

The following primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing and administering the cross country program and middle distance/distance runners during indoor/outdoor track season
• Recruiting prospective student-athletes that promote the University’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence
• Assist with preparing and coordinating schedule, team travel, fundraising
• Conducting in-season cross country practice and planning; out of season conditioning
• Complying with all NCAA, GLVC, and University rules and regulations
• Managing operations budget including equipment, travel, recruiting, fundraising
• Supervise any student assistants
• Representing the program internally and externally including, but not limited to: admission, faculty/staff, alumni, community, and media
• Other duties as assigned

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications

• bachelor’s degree;
• demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
• minimum two (2) years cross country/distance coaching experience;
• ability to recruit and retain quality cross country and track student-athletes;
• knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules;
• commitment to academic success and student-athlete well being

Preferred Qualifications

• master’s degree;
• collegiate cross country/track coaching and/or running experience in a successful program
• collegiate recruiting experience

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S247P | | Open Date | 07/09/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin July 22, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. | | Salary | Starting annual salary range is $47,000-$49,000 commensurate with experience. | | Non Discrimination Statement |
Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. |

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Undergraduate Transcripts 2. Additional Undergraduate Transcripts 3. Other Documents

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