Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Position Summary

Southern Utah University invites applications for the position of Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach to lead our successful NCAA Division I men’s and women’s track & field programs. The Head Coach will provide visionary leadership, foster a culture of academic and athletic excellence, and continue to build on our nationally competitive program within the Division I landscape.

This position reports to the athletic director and is responsible for all aspects of program management, including recruiting, coaching, compliance, staff supervision, fundraising, and student-athlete development.

This position performs all customary duties of a head coach, including: instructs athletes for the primary purpose of competition; demonstrates and teaches skills, techniques and methods relating to the sport; evaluates athletes strengths and weaknesses for both recruitment and improvement; performs all of the Essential Functions and Additional Responsibilities set forth below.

Date of first consideration: 05/01/2026

Essential Functions

• Provide training programs, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for competition. Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions daily and promote a culture of sportsmanship

• Lead and manage all aspects of the NCAA Division I Cross Country/Track & Field men’s and women’s programs, including supervision and management of coaches and staff.

• Recruit high-caliber student-athletes who align with the university’s academic and cultural mission.

• Organize and manage college and high school home track and field meets and cross country meets. When possible, host high-school camps for cross country and individual events for track and field.

• Work with your coaches to develop and implement a comprehensive training and competition strategy for each event group. Work closely with the strength coaches, athletic trainers, nutrition specialists and the sports psychologist.

• Engage in fundraising, alumni relations, and community outreach efforts.

• Manage the program budget responsibly and effectively.

• Work closely with your staff, compliance and academics departments to monitor the eligibility of student athletes and strive for full compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.

• Assign responsibilities to update school records and maintain school history for track and field and cross country programs.

• Maintain equipment and storage units to allow for organization and inventory accountability

• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bacehlor's degree.

• Experience with successful coaching at the collegiate level (NCAA experience required; Division I experience preferred). Minimum 3 years experience.

• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance requirements.

• Experience in supervising staff and proven history of managing budgets.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Experience in Meet Management

• Commitment to student-athlete academic success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

• Record of conference and/or national competitive success.

• Experience in fundraising and working with donors.

Supplemental Information

This position is contingent on funding. 

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:

• High Deductible Health Plans

  • Health Savings Account

• Traditional Health Plans

  • Flexible Spending Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

  • Basic

  • Supplemental

  • Long-term Disability

• Retirement Options:

  • TIAA (14.2% Contribution)

  • Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)

  • URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)

• Tuition Waivers

• Vacation and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental Leave

To learn more details, visit our benefits page, and view total compensation estimates here.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.