Assistant Track and Field/ Cross Country Coach (Distance) – University of New Mexico

Institution: University of New Mexico

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Salary:

Job Description

Position Overview: The position will assist the Head Coach and assistant coaches with the organization, administration, and development of all aspects of The University of New Mexico Track & Field / Cross Country program. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, home meet management, athlete recruitment, travel and home meet logistics, operational support, and assisting with the daily operations of a Division I athletic program.

Position Roles & Responsibilities:

• Athlete Development: Supervise daily cross country and distance track practices. This includes overseeing technical development, assisting the head coach with individual and group training sessions, and consulting with student-athletes on weekly running volumes and supplemental training.
• National & International Recruiting: Identify, evaluate, and actively recruit elite distance prospects locally, nationally, and internationally while strictly complying with all NCAA Division I rules.
• Meet Operations & Travel: Assist in organizing travel logistics, itinerary planning, entry verification, and hosting home events at UNM facilities across the cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track seasons.
• Academic & Administrative Oversight: Monitor student-athlete academic progress and assist with general program logistics, administrative tasks, and social media management.
• Official Visits: Plan travel, lodging, logistics, campus tours, and academic meetings for all on-campus prospective student-athlete visits.
• Team Culture: Help foster a cohesive team culture focused on and driven toward academic and athletic success.
• Fundraising & Outreach: Assist with all program fundraising initiatives and volunteer/community service opportunities.
• Rules Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and ensure strict compliance with all NCAA, Mountain West Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to the safety, health, and welfare of student-athletes.
• Ability to work a highly flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and irregular hours.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the coaching staff and support the program vision established by the head coach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior coaching experience and/or competitive experience as a collegiate athlete.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of initiative with the ability to solve problems independently and creatively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and intrinsically driven.
• Strong management and leadership skills, with a proven ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet tight deadlines as directed by the head coach.

Application: Qualified candidates MUST submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Jared Berryman: jberryman@unm.edu

Job Categories

Full-Time, Assistant Coach, Track and Field, Cross Country, Distance, NCAA Division I

How to Apply

Email
jberryman@unm.edu

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