Assistant Track/Cross Country Coach

Assistant Track/Cross Country Coach

Posted on 5/16/2025

Accepting applications

About this position

Assistant Coach, Cross Country and Track/Distance

Department of Athletics

 

Job type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus - Claremore
Salary: $32,000.00 per year

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Assistant Track/Cross Country Coach

Posted on 5/16/2025

Accepting applications

About this position

Assistant Coach, Cross Country and Track/Distance

Department of Athletics

 

Job type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus - Claremore
Salary: $32,000.00 per year

 

Position Summary:

• Rogers State University, an NCAA DII university, and member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) is seeking applicants for an assistant coach specializing in cross country and distance events to assist with the coaching and administrative duties of the cross-country and track program. 

Primary Duties:

• Assist the head coach in all facets of the cross country and track program including instructing, planning, and directing practice and competition strategies for middle-distance and distance events;
• Monitor the student-athletes’ academic success;
• Coordinate team travel;
• Manage purchase orders, expense reports, credit card reports, and daily practice logs;
• Recruit quality student-athletes that excel both in sport and academically;
• Serve as the Recruiting Coordinator - maintain Front Rush database, manage communications and prospect information, generate and update recruiting calendars and schedules, recommend or determine which prospective student-athletes (PSAs) the team should focus its time and resources to recruit, contact and recruit such prospects, coordinate visits with admissions, evaluate and communicate with PSAs, recruit and retain qualified student-athletes;
• Serve as the Director of Operations - responsible for overseeing and coordinating team travel including creating itineraries, arrangements for lodging, meals, transportation, home meet management, etc. Assist Head Coach with administrative tasks associated with the operations of an efficient Division II cross country/track & field program;
• Additional duties include the monitoring of student-athlete academic performance;
• Conduct, advise, and counsel student-athletes regarding performance and conduct;
• Identify and address student-athlete welfare issues;
• Carry out duties within the stated philosophy of Rogers State University athletics and its educational mission;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Previous experience coaching and/or competing in collegiate athletics. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree;
• Previous coaching experience at the NCAA Division I or II level;
• Demonstrated recruiting success within the region. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies** :**

•  Expertise in the technical aspects of cross country and track/distance;
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, Google Sheets, spreadsheets, and social media;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and vendors;
• Extremely organized, self-starter, and intrinsically motivated;
• Strong organizational, management, and leadership skills;
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively;
• Availability to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends;
• Knowledge of NCAA and American conference rules and regulations. 

Reports To** : ** Head Coach

Position:   Full-time, 12-Month, FLSA Exempt

Hours** :**

• Keep regular office hours Monday through Friday;
• Additional hours on nights, weekends, and holidays are required seasonally as dictated by the competition schedule;
• Overnight travel is required.

About us

EEO STATEMENT:

 

This institution in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.      

 

Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area.

 

RSU is recognized for:

high-quality academic programs

a nurturing scholastic atmosphere

distance learning options

a high-technology learning environment

RSU offers a variety of 

master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees  to assist students in achieving their academic goals. As well as a vibrant campus life with student organizations to foster development inside and outside of the classroom.

The university operates three full-service campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. In addition, RSU provides innovative distance learning options for students through  RSU Online ,  RSU Public Television

, and other delivery methods.

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