Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field Posting Category Salary Grade 04 Salary Plan Professional Non Bargaining Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Women's Track & Cross Country Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1.0 Job Summary

Provides leadership for all aspects of Cleveland State Universitys (CSU) NCAA Division I womens cross country and track & field program, including coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, compliance, and program administration. Promotes excellence in academic achievement, competitive success, community engagement, and student-athlete well-being while enhancing the visibility and reputation of the program. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or state recognized equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience coaching cross country and/or track & field at the high school, collegiate, club, or equivalent level.
• Valid drivers license and ability to establish driver eligibility under CSUs Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferably in sports management or related field.
• Head coaching experience in collegiate cross country and/or track & field.
• Experience in relationship-building and cultivation of former student-athletes and other program stakeholders.
• Previous experience recruiting in Northeast Ohio.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and legislation and committed to abiding by them.
• Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a Customer service attitude and delivery.
• Possess the ability to effectively plan and coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
• Possess the ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and decision-making abilities.
• Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information.

Requisition Number PT0703842S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the Universitys verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week Work Schedule Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 05/12/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 05/22/2026 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• CSU Website

• Other

• If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes

• No

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application