Position Purpose:
The Assistant Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field Coach
(Part-Time) supports the educational mission of Aurora University
by providing leadership,
organization, and administration of all aspects of the Men’s and
Women’s Cross Country and Track programs. Responsibilities include,
but are not limited to, scheduling varsity and junior varsity
competitions, developing and managing the program’s operating
budget, coordinating team travel, and overseeing day-to-day program
operations.
Core Competencies:
- Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with
prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and
the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group
of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service,
learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora
University.
Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an
inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of
learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage
undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to
build meaningful and examined lives. Our singular goal is to
empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional
success.
Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes
the confidential nature of university business.
Supports learning through performance of essential job
functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or
as assigned, including voluntary participation in university
committees, activities and events.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manages and administers all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s
Cross Country and Track programs. This includes, but is not limited
to, recruiting and teaching/coaching student-athletes.
- Understands and follows NCAA and conference rules and
regulations. Follows NCAA rules as outlined in Bylaw 13 in the NCAA
Division III Manual. Reports any alleged violations of conference,
or institutional rules and regulations.
- Teaching/Coaching
- Keeps informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and
strategies in coaching, which includes developing a philosophy of
what
to teach and how to implement. Provides coaching and direction to
assistant coaches, as well as praise and constructive
feedback.
- Plans, implements and evaluates practice sessions. Communicates
expectations, praise and corrective feedback in a clear and
constructive
manner.
- Develops effective game plans. Prepares team physically,
mentally and emotionally for competition; maintains and meets
high
expectations for team athletic success.
- Instructs student-athletes on high expectations for academic
achievement; monitors the academic progress of
student-athletes.
- Instructs student-athletes on high expectations for
student-athlete social responsibility and works to develop
well-rounded
student-athletes.
- Instructs student-athletes on a standard of proper
student-athlete conduct, both in and out of the athletic arena and
works with the Vice
President for Athletics to sanction those who do not meet the set
standard.
- Instructs student-athletes on a standard of proper safety.
Monitors condition of equipment and facilities, and reports items
in need of repair/maintenance to Instructs student-athletes on a
standard of proper student-athlete conduct, both in and out of the
athletic arena and works with the Vice President for Athletics to
sanction those who do not meet the set standard.
- Recruitment of Student-Athletes
- Recruits and retains quality student-athletes and works with
the Vice President for Athletics and the Office of Admission to
satisfy target squad size numbers and freshmen/transfer recruitment
goals.
- Assists student-athletes and their parents in understanding the
educational programs and opportunities at Aurora University as well
as the opportunities in the athletic program. Answers questions to
aid in the understanding of NCAA Division III rules related to
recruitment.
- Assists maintaining records and statistics of team and
individual performances. Utilizes the support of the Sports
Information Director in collecting the necessary information for
archives.
- Maintains self-control and poise; provides an example of
sportsmanlike conduct for team members, officials, opponents and
spectators.
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship with alumni and
interested segments of the university and community.
- Attends athletic department meetings and university community
meetings and functions.
- Supports the Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches by
carrying out assigned responsibilities
- Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
- Drives university or rental vehicles as needed for away
contests.
- Performs special and/or additional duties as required by the
Vice President for Athletics.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
Experience:
- Minimum of two or more years of relevant experience competing
and/or coaching.
Skills:
- Organizational skills and understanding of compliance standards
and regulations
- Experience supervising staff
- Excellent verbal and written skills required
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a
wide range of constituents: student-athletes, parents, coaches,
media, alumni, administrators, support staff, campus community and
the community at-large
- Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines,
strong strategic thinking and problem solving abilities
- General computer knowledge
- Strong knowledge of athletics
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to interact verbally in person, over telephone and via
written and electronic media.
- Ability to move about campus and other locations
- Evening and weekend availability is required
- Flexibility with an evolving work environment important
Work Hours: Expected equivalent of 15 hours per week, but
days/hours may vary as needed. The position is scheduled for 15
hours per week from August 15, 2026, through November 21, 2026, and
15 hours per week from January 11, 2027, through May 15, 2027.
Hybrid or work from home employment will be considered if candidate
can demonstrate ability to fulfill this role effectively
off-site.
Special Requirements:
- A valid driver's license and driving record which meets
institutional requirements is required.
- Requires travel between campus locations or to attend off-site
meetings.
The compensation for this position is a $10,000
stipend.
