Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach - Throws

About the Role

This position coordinates specific components of team training, including strength training, and manages training and logistics with expertise in Throwing events. The Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach (Throws) will also handle assigned duties within athletics and event management as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach student-athletes while assisting the head coach in conducting the program, operating within Missouri Southern State University, MIAA, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assess talent and recruit prospective student-athletes for all disciplines.
• Assist the Head Coach in conducting and planning training and conditioning schedules.
• Support the Head Distance Coach with implementing practices as needed.
• Assist Head Coach and Strength Coaches in strength training and planning.
• Motivate and interact with athletes to help them perform at their best potential.
• Assist with travel management, transportation setup, and follow-through.
• Perform athletic administration and support activities, including attending department meetings.
• Collaborate with medical staff (athletic trainers, team physicians, and strength and conditioning coaches) to ensure the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes.
• Manage meet logistics for both Cross Country and Track & Field events.
• Plan and supervise daily practices, teaching track and field fundamentals and strategies.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Meet with at-risk student-athletes to educate them about on-campus resources and coordinate with the ACTS department.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university (required).
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements for driving university vehicles.
• USATF Level 1 certification (preferred).

About Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University is a state-supported, comprehensive university located in Joplin, Missouri. Joplin, with a population of around 50,000, serves as a retail hub for approximately 400,000 people—the fourth largest metro area in Missouri. The university enrolls approximately 5,600 undergraduates and offers more than 100 degree options with a strong commitment to international education, liberal arts, and professional and pre-professional programs. MSSU is a member of NCAA Division II and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).

Details Posted: 05-Aug-26 | Location: Joplin, Missouri | Type: Full-time