Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach

Position Summary

The University of the Pacific is seeking an Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach to support the men’s and women’s distance programs. This position will assist in all aspects of the cross country season and support distance event development during the indoor and outdoor track & field seasons. The successful candidate will play a key role in recruiting, training, and mentoring student-athletes while contributing to the overall growth of the program.

Essential Functions

• Aid in daily operations, throwers training sessions, and competitive planning for track events.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of seasonal training plans that promote athlete growth, wellness, and peak performance.
• Lead recruiting efforts for cross country, distance, throwers, and track events, identifying prospective student-athletes and managing outreach, evaluation, and communication.
• Support academic progress of student-athletes by collaborating with academic advisors and promoting a culture of academic excellence.
• Assist with team travel, meeting entries, equipment logistics, and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team environment aligned with the values of the program and university.
• Engage in fundraising and alumni outreach efforts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three (3) years of coaching experience, with significant experience in recruiting and coaching jumps and multi-events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Proven success in recruiting and developing student-athletes at the NCAA level.
• Familiarity with NCAA compliance and recruiting systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel

Work is performed in a standard office environment and athletic venues during standard business hours and during non-regular office hours to meet business needs. Occasional travel required for competition and recruiting.

Hiring Range

$59,488 - $60,000 per year.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics.