Assistant Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field Coach (Part-Time)

Position Purpose

The Assistant Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field Coach (Part-Time) supports the educational mission of Aurora University by providing leadership, organization, and administration of all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track programs.

Responsibilities

• Schedules varsity and junior varsity competitions.
• Develops and manages the program’s operating budget.
• Covers team travel.
• Oversight of day-to-day program operations.

Core Competencies

• Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner.
• Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and other customers.
• Upholds the Mission Statement.
• Supports learning through performance of essential job functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and administers all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track programs.
• Recruits and teaches/coaches student-athletes.
• Understands and follows NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Reports any alleged violations of conference, or institutional rules and regulations.
• Teaches student-athletes on high expectations for academic achievement.
• Trains student-athletes on high expectations for student-athlete social responsibility.
• Trains student-athletes on a standard of proper student-athlete conduct.
• Trains student-athletes on a standard of proper safety.
• Recruits and retains quality student-athletes.
• Assists student-athletes and their parents in understanding the educational programs and opportunities at Aurora University.
• Attends athletic department meetings and university community meetings and functions.
• Supports the Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches by carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

Skills

• Organizational skills and understanding of compliance standards and regulations.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of constituents.
• Able to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem solving abilities.
• General computer knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of athletics.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to interact verbally in person, over telephone and via written and electronic media.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment important.

Work Hours

• Expected equivalent of 15 hours per week, but days/hours may vary as needed.
• The position is scheduled for 15 hours per week from August 15, 2026, through November 21, 2026, and 15 hours per week from January 11, 2027, through May 15, 2027.
• Hybrid or work from home employment will be considered if candidate can demonstrate ability to fulfill this role effectively off-site.

Special Requirements

• A valid driver's license and driving record which meets institutional requirements is required.
• Requires travel between campus locations or to attend off-site meetings.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is a $10,000 stipend.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, vision, long term disability.
• A 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA.
• Tuition remission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not eligible for benefits.