Assistant Track & Field Coach
EXPIRED
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Posted Date: Feb 15, 2024
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Expired Date: May 07, 2024Posted Date: Feb 15, 2024
Expired Date: May 07, 2024QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
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Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Assistant Track & Field Coach
Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
Compensation Title
Position Number
30023125
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Assistant Track & Field Coach
Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
Compensation Title
Position Number
30023125
Position Status
Regular
Work Schedule
Full time flexible
Hours per Week
37.5
Months per Year
12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
The purpose of the Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coaching position is to assist the head coach in the overall operation of the intercollegiate track & field/cross country team in accordance with Northern Kentucky University (
NKU
), and National Collegiate Athletics Association (
NCAA
) regulations. The coach must have a commitment to the philosophy of providing competitive
NCAA
Division I track & field / cross country program that emphasizes the educational welfare of its student-athletes.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the head coach in recruiting student-athletes in accordance with
NCAA
regulations using letters, telephone calls, personal visits, reviewing video tapes, and attending high school, junior college and club and league meets. Organize the recruiting schedule for the track & field / cross country staff.
Counsel and assist student-athletes in completing their academic degree at
NKU
. Assist in monitoring the track & field / cross country study table.
Ensure health and safety of student-athletes.
Assist the head coach in planning and implementing practice sessions.
Assist during games with strategies, suggestions, and personnel adjustments. Assist in video breakdown & scouting.
Assist the head coach in planning and preparing team for home and away contests.
Assist the head coach with the planning and implementation of summer camps.
Assist the head coach in promoting and performing fund raising activities.
Take inventory of all track & field / cross country equipment and order new equipment for the upcoming track & field / cross country season.
Comply with
NKU
, conference and
NCAA
rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Good organizational skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Displays leadership skills and uses tact.
Motivated, display integrity and professionalism. Loyal and uses fairness and equitable in the treatment of others.
Displays public relations skills and promotes Northern Kentucky University Track & Field/Cross Country Program.
Minimum five years of related coaching experience. Strong consideration will be given to previous playing experiences and Division I coaching.
Review of applications begins immediately.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
5 years
Salary
Pay Grade
S68
Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number | 2023S1967 | | Job Open Date | 01/11/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13591 | | Is this an internal only posting? | |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of education?
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. References Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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Horizon Cross Country (M) 2023–2024
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 10 | — | — |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 2 of 10 | — | — |
| Oakland University | 3 of 10 | — | — |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 4 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 5 of 10 | — | — |
| Robert Morris University | 6 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 7 of 10 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 8 of 10 | — | — |
| Wright State University | 9 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 10 of 10 | — | — |
Horizon Cross Country (W) 2023–2024
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 10 | — | — |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 2 of 10 | — | — |
| Oakland University | 3 of 10 | — | — |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 4 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 5 of 10 | — | — |
| Robert Morris University | 6 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 7 of 10 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 8 of 10 | — | — |
| Wright State University | 9 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 10 of 10 | — | — |
Horizon Indoor Track & Field (M) 2022–2023
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | — | — | — |
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 8 | — | — |
| Oakland University | 2 of 8 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 3 of 8 | — | — |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 4 of 8 | — | — |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 5 of 8 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 6 of 8 | — | — |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 7 of 8 | — | — |
| Wright State University | 8 of 8 | — | — |
Horizon Indoor Track & Field (W) 2022–2023
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | — | — | — |
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 9 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2 of 9 | — | — |
| Oakland University | 3 of 9 | — | — |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 4 of 9 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 5 of 9 | — | — |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 6 of 9 | — | — |
| Robert Morris University | 7 of 9 | — | — |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 8 of 9 | — | — |
| Wright State University | 9 of 9 | — | — |
Horizon Outdoor Track & Field (M) 2022–2023
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | — | — | — |
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 8 | — | 964 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2 of 8 | — | 982 |
| Oakland University | 3 of 8 | — | 962 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 4 of 8 | — | 977 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 5 of 8 | — | 945 |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 6 of 8 | — | 996 |
| Wright State University | 7 of 8 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 8 of 8 | — | 1000 |
Horizon Outdoor Track & Field (W) 2022–2023
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 10 | — | 982 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2 of 10 | — | 993 |
| Oakland University | 3 of 10 | — | 980 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 4 of 10 | — | 954 |
| Northern Kentucky University | 5 of 10 | — | 997 |
| Robert Morris University | 6 of 10 | — | 986 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 7 of 10 | — | 978 |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 8 of 10 | — | 993 |
| Wright State University | 9 of 10 | — | 994 |
| Cleveland State University | 10 of 10 | — | 986 |
Northern Kentucky University Cross Country (M) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Cross Country (W) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Indoor Track & Field (M) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Indoor Track & Field (W) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Outdoor Track & Field (M) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Outdoor Track & Field (W) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
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