Associate Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field
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Work type: Full-Time
Location: Administration - Orangeburg, SC
Categories: Staff
South Carolina State University''s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking to hire an Associate Head Coach, Cross Country/ Track & Field. The assistant coach will report directly to the head track coach and is directly responsible for the following duties.
Description of Duties:
- Direct support of the vision, goals, and strategies of the head coach.
- Serves as a teacher in practice and competition with respect to individual and team skill development for the cross country/track program in event areas as directed by the head coach.
- Is certified to recruit high-caliber student-athletes to attend and compete for the University.
- Supervises practice, skill sessions, study hall, and team travel under the supervision of the head coach.
- Serves as a mentor and positive influence on the student-athletes in the track program.
- Coordinates administrative responsibilities as delegated by the head track coach.
- Travels representing the university at various functions as directed by the head coach.
- Any other program-relevant duties as assigned by the head coach.
- Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- USATF Level I certification
- At least three years of coaching experience at the collegiate level specifically in cross-country and distance events.
- Employee must gain possession of a valid driver's license
- Current certification for NCAA recruiting and rules implementation
- Pass routine and random drug screening as mandated by the Department of Athletics.
- The employee must be physically able to demonstrate many of the skills required for the student-athlete to succeed in their respective sport.
- The employee also must be able to work outdoors during a variety of weather conditions - hot, cold, and/or rainy.
Preferred Requirements:
USTFCCCA certification is preferred.
Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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