Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country
Posted Date: Jun 27, 2025
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Years of Experience
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Work Type
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Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country
Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Virginia Military Institute, an NCAA Division I and Southern Conference member, is seeking candidates for an Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Track and Field/Cross Country.
The successful candidate will:
- Assist in organizing and directing all phases of the Cross Country and Track and Field Program.
- Recruit and evaluate potential student-athletes.
- Coordinate team travel arrangements.
- Design and implement training programs focused on athlete development, injury prevention, and performance enhancement
- Oversee meet management for home competitions
- Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic department, and VMI administration to support student-athlete academic progress and personal development
- Perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Job Openings
Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country
Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Virginia Military Institute, an NCAA Division I and Southern Conference member, is seeking candidates for an Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Track and Field/Cross Country.
The successful candidate will:
- Assist in organizing and directing all phases of the Cross Country and Track and Field Program.
- Recruit and evaluate potential student-athletes.
- Coordinate team travel arrangements.
- Design and implement training programs focused on athlete development, injury prevention, and performance enhancement
- Oversee meet management for home competitions
- Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic department, and VMI administration to support student-athlete academic progress and personal development
- Perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
- Ensure compliance with VMI, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree as well as coaching experience.
- Must posses a valid drivers license
- Demonstrated success in training, mentoring, and developing student-athletes
- Proven track record in recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with staff and administrators
Additional Considerations:
USATF Level II Endurance Certification or USTFCCCA Endurance Specialist Certification
6 years experience in coaching and recruiting at the college or university level desired.
Master’s degree preferred
Additional Considerations:
• Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
• Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values:
PACERS: Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service.
Candidates can apply at: Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country-Job Application
VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin,
political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. US Armed Services, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are
encouraged to appl
Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322
Southern Cross Country (M) 2023–2024
Virginia Military Institute record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University | 1 of 10 | — | — |
| East Tennessee State University | 2 of 10 | — | — |
| Mercer University | 3 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | 4 of 10 | — | — |
| Samford University | 5 of 10 | — | — |
| Western Carolina University | 6 of 10 | — | — |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 7 of 10 | — | — |
| Virginia Military Institute | 8 of 10 | — | — |
| Citadel | 9 of 10 | — | — |
| Wofford College | 10 of 10 | — | — |
Southern Cross Country (W) 2023–2024
Virginia Military Institute record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University | 1 of 10 | 24 | — |
| Samford University | 2 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | 3 of 10 | — | — |
| Mercer University | 4 of 10 | — | — |
| East Tennessee State University | 5 of 10 | — | — |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 6 of 10 | — | — |
| Wofford College | 7 of 10 | — | — |
| Western Carolina University | 8 of 10 | — | — |
| Virginia Military Institute | 9 of 10 | — | — |
| Citadel | 10 of 10 | — | — |
Virginia Military Institute Cross Country (M) History
Virginia Military Institute past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
Mathew Scott Departing
|
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Danielle Gray |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
Danielle Gray |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
Dr. Drew Ludtke |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
Dr. Drew Ludtke |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Dr. Drew Ludtke |
– | – | |
| 2017-2018 |
Dr. Drew Ludtke |
– | – |
Virginia Military Institute Cross Country (W) History
Virginia Military Institute past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
Mathew Scott Departing
|
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Danielle Gray |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
Danielle Gray |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
Dr. Drew Ludtke |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
Dr. Drew Ludtke |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Dr. Drew Ludtke |
– | – | |
| 2017-2018 |
Dr. Drew Ludtke |
– | – |
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