Assistant Coach - Distance, Track & Field and Cross Country

Job Requisition:

JR101974 Assistant Coach - Distance, Track & Field and Cross Country (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Coach - Distance, Track & Field and Cross Country

Department:

CC00391 WM001 | ATHL | Track & Field

Job Family:

Staff - Assistant Coaching

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Kaplan Arena

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at William & Mary is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all its endeavors. We are committed to an outstanding intercollegiate athletics program by:
• Forging an environment that demands success with integrity.
• Winning championships.
• Empowering leaders.
• Building a championship culture.
• Elevating the prestige of the University.
• Instilling pride and respect.
• Remaining true to our Core Values of Accountability, Belonging, Creativity, Integrity, and Service.

This position will take a central role in developing strategy and execution for the technical and tactical preparation, training and competitive instruction of cross country and mid-distance/distance student-athletes, alongside the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. Additionally, it will collaborate in program and recruiting strategy to build and maintain a high-performing NCAA Division I men’s and women’s Cross Country and Track & Field program, with a particular focus on Cross Country and mid-distance/distance areas. It will also assist with the entirety of the program and other event areas as defined by the Director.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and significant or extensive experience either playing or coaching the sport.
• Skills or competencies related to the sport of Track & Field/Cross Country.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates proven leadership abilities through prior collegiate playing and/or coaching experience.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small and large group discussions.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to utilize the latest advances in technology.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.
• Several years coaching track & field distance events/cross country at the NCAA Division I level.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must work nights and weekends. Presence at events outside of normal working hours may be required.
• Frequent overnight travel during week and on weekends on a monthly basis throughout the year.
• Prolonged period of sitting and standing indoors and frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Yearly completion of NCAA compliance certification.
• CPR certification or completed within 6 months of employment.
• This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.
• This position is restricted to a specific term.

Job Duties:

65% - Coaching:

• Take a primary role in programming, implementing and executing preparation, training, and competition strategies for men’s and women’s Cross Country and mid-distance/distance student-athletes, in collaboration with Director of Track & Field/Cross Country.
• Assist in the organization of competition schedule for Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Outdoor Track & Field, in collaboration with Director of Track & Field/Cross Country.
• Work with assigned strength and conditioning coach to design and implement weight room schedule and strength programs to best fit the developmental needs of student-athletes in event group. 
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine and Sports Performance staff to ensure student-athlete welfare for healthy participation in sport.
• Facilitate student-athlete academic success through resources offered by academic support.
• Support student-athletes in entire men’s and women’s program as directed by Director of Track & Field/Cross Country.

25% - Recruiting:

• Assist in the identification and engagement of high school and transfer prospective student-athletes for recruitment to William & Mary.
• Follow recruiting strategy as outlined and defined by Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, which may include shifting priorities at Director’s discretion.
• Collect necessary information regarding athletic and academic qualifications to ensure recruits meet admissions and athletic standards for the needs of the program.
• Abide by all regulations so as to never cause W&M to be penalized for a breach of NCAA rules.
• Complete all necessary administrative tasks and documentation for both on and off-campus recruiting contacts.

10% - Administrative/Collaboration:

• Prepare the necessary administrative paperwork necessary for travel, budget, recruiting, and meet management as required by Director of Track & Field/Cross Country.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all division and athletic department entities and those across campus in other University capacities.
• Effectively and appropriately use software/technology tools –TeamWorks, Workday, EMS, Outlook, Box, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, phone, text messaging etc. – to increase and expedite team/event group management, communication and collaboration.

Additional Job Description:

Salary: up to $65,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

A resume/CV and cover letter are required for this position.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, August 5, 2026. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Job Profile:

JP0338 - Assistant Track Coach - Exempt - Salary - S06

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S06

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-07-29

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Funds & Restricted Term

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