Assistant Coach, Athletics

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Open Date 06/02/2026 Requisition Number PRN45234B Job Title Assistant Coach, Athletics Working Title Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Candidates must also be able to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and be able to travel as assigned by the Head Coach.

VP Area President Department 00327 - Athletics Department Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Salary is commensurate with experience Close Date 06/09/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The University of Utah Athletics Department invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach for the Women's Cross Country/Track and Field program.

Under the supervision of the Head Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Coach, the successful applicant will assist the head coach with the management and administration of all aspects of this nationally-ranked Division I program while maintaining compliance with NCAA, BIG12, and University of Utah regulations. It is the expectation that this position performs their duties with the overall well-being of their student-athletes at the forefront of all decisions.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting practices;
• Coaching, mentoring, and consistently retaining student-athletes for their own personal growth and the growth of the program;
• Maintain regular communication, and develop collaborative relationships, with all student-athlete support services to ensure each student-athlete's success academically and athletically;
• Work in collaboration with campus partners in the administration of student-athlete on-campus housing needs;
• Recruiting prospective student-athletes who are able to compete at the highest level;
• Traveling to competitions, recruiting events, and training opportunities;
• Assist in budget management and the direction of the events staff in-home competition management; and
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Minimum three years as a collegiate coach and recruiter with a preferred emphasis in cross country, middle distance, and distance events. Knowledge and compliance of NCAA rules required. Candidates must be able to work with a diverse group of student-athletes, coaches, support staff, and administrators. Candidates must also be able to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and be able to travel as assigned by the Head Coach.

This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle as part of the job responsibilities. A valid driver's license and successful completion of the University-required background checks are required.

Preferences

• Master's, or other post baccalaureate, degree.
• Two to five years of experience coaching in a Division I program.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communications skills.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary

Please include contact information for three references.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only