Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach – FDU-Metro

Institution: FDU-Metro

Location: Teaneck, NJ

Salary: 42,000

Job Description

Send a resume and three professional references to Head Coach Wesley Stephens at w.stephens@fdu.edu. The official posting will be on the FDU Careers website.

FDU Cross Country and Track & Field is hiring an Assistant Coach to lead recruiting and to help develop our distance and cross country group. We have a roster of nearly 80 men and women that is growing, and this hire will play a direct part in that growth. You’ll work closely with the Head Coach through cross country, indoor, and outdoor seasons. You’ll be a visible part of FDU Athletics on campus, at meets, and on the road.
What You’ll Do

Recruiting

• Lead the search for distance and cross country prospects who can compete at the Division I level and do well in the classroom.
• Handle recruits from first contact to commitment: evaluations, communication, campus visits, and follow-up.
• Build a strong network of high school and club coaches across New Jersey, New York, and the wider Northeast.
  Help plan roster needs as the women’s program grows.

Coaching

• Plan and run training for distance and cross country athletes, from 1500m and up, including steeplechase.
• Coach at daily practices and at competitions. Teach pacing, race strategy, and smart training habits.
• Track athlete progress and adjust training in coordination with the Head Coach.

Athlete Support

• Mentor student-athletes from their first year through graduation.
• Work with academic advisors, sports medicine, and strength staff to keep athletes healthy, eligible, and on track.
• Help build a team culture based on accountability, communication, and mutual respect.

Operations and Compliance

• Follow all NCAA and Northeast Conference rules, especially recruiting rules.
• Assist with travel, meet logistics, and program administration as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree
• Coaching experience at the college, high school, or club level
• **Preferred: a distance or cross country specialist** who has helped athletes improve in events from 1500m and up
• Recruiting experience, or a clear drive and ability to recruit well
• Knowledge of NCAA rules; must pass the NCAA recruiting certification exam
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including nights and weekends
• Collegiate distance running experience is a plus

Job Categories

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

How to Apply

Email
w.stephens@fdu.edu

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