Assistant Coach Cross Country

Position Information

Position Number007518Functional TitleAssistant Coach Cross CountryPosition TypeCoachesPosition EclassEP - EHRA 12 mo leave earningUniversity Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is administratively housed in the Office of the Chancellor. The University’s seventeen teams compete as members of NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference. Approximately 300 students are involved as athletes, managers, trainers, statisticians, cheerleaders, etc.

Position Summary

The Assistant Coach responsibilities include:

• The recruitment of Prospective Student-Athletes (PSA’s), off-campus recruiting including competition event evaluations/contacts along with home visits, on-campus recruiting including unofficial and official visits and all aspects of organizing/implementing these recruiting events.

• Academic monitoring of student-athletes as it relates to their academic success and progress towards degree. In addition, communicating with academic support staff while also communicating to head coach the academic progress of student-athletes.

• Competition assistance that includes assistance with travel organization and implementation, van travel responsibilities, athlete performance preparation, home meet preparation.

• Practice assistance that includes van travel responsibilities, student-athlete performance preparation, organizing practice logistics, practice scheduling.

• Communication and working with support staff as it concerns XC/Track program on a daily basis, including academics, compliance, athletic training, equipment and apparel, and strength and conditioning staff.

• Monitoring of student-athletes’ adherence to NCAA and university rules and regulations. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by head coach.

• Recruitment of Prospective Student-Athletes (PSA’s), off-campus recruiting including competition event evaluations/contacts along with home visits, on-campus recruiting including unofficial and official visits and all aspects of organizing/implementing these recruiting events.

• Academic monitoring of student-athletes as it relates to their academic success and progress towards degree. In addition, communicating with academic support staff while also communicating to head coach the academic progress of student-athletes. Competition assistance that includes assistance with travel organization and implementation, van travel responsibilities, athlete performance preparation, home meet preparation.

• Practice assistance that includes van travel responsibilities, student-athlete performance preparation, organizing practice logistics, practice scheduling. Communication and working with support staff as it concerns XC/Track program on a daily basis, including academics, compliance, athletic training, equipment and apparel, and strength and conditioning staff.

• Monitoring of student-athletes’ adherence to NCAA and university rules and regulations. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by head coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required. Prior participation and/or coaching experience are required.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and CertificatesPreferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree preferred.

• A strong understanding of eligibility rules for international students is preferred.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsRecruitment RangeCommensurate with experienceOrg #-DepartmentIntercollegiate Athletics - 85001Job Open Date07/22/2026For Best Consideration DateJob Close DateOpen Until FilledYesFTE1.000Type of AppointmentPermanentIf time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.Number of Months per Year12FLSAExempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time40%Key Responsibility

Provide assistance to Head Coach

Essential Tasks

• Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.

Percentage Of Time30%Key Responsibility

Game planning

Essential Tasks

• Assists with determining practice/game strategy.

• Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice.

• Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

Percentage Of Time30%Key Responsibility

Commitment to Compliance

Essential Tasks

• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.

• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.

• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical EffortHand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Vision-Skilled Trades, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Standing, Sitting, WalkingWork Environment

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

2. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

   • UNCGjobsearch Website

   • Greensboro News & Record

   • Carolina Peacemaker

   • Other Newspaper

   • The Chronicle of Higher Education

   • Inside Higher Ed

   • Other Professional Journal

   • NCWorks.gov

   • UNC System Job Board

   • Other Online Job Board

   • Personal Networking

   • Other

2. * If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

   • Yes

   • No

4. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

   • Yes

   • No