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Assistant Women's and Men's XC & Distance Coach

Eureka College
Eureka, IL, USA
USD 7k-7k / year
Posted on Jul 29, 2025
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  Position: Assistant Women's and Men's XC & Distance Coach  
     Location:   Eureka, IL
  
  
  Job Id: 242  
  # of Openings: 0  
    
  REPORTS TO: Head XC & Distance Coach
 
 POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant XC & Distance Coach provides assistance to the Head XC & Distance Coach regarding recruitment, coaching, and retention of XC & Distance players. Demonstrating a willingness and capability to abide by Athletic Department, Eureka College, St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III rules as applicable in XC & Distance, the Assistant XC & Distance Coach provides daily assistance to the Head Coach as directed.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with the teaching the sport of XC & Distance to the student-athletes at Eureka College.
Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of XC & Distance athletes at Eureka College.
Assist with meeting recruitment and retention goals set by the college.
Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports.
Assist with the daily planning, organization, and supervision of practices and competitions.
Assist with the management of the program’s social media accounts
Contribute to the overall program of a residential college.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the supervision, care for, and inventory equipment and facility.
Oversee and maintain accurate statistics as needed for team sport working in conjunction with the Sports Information Director.
Maintain effective working relationships within the athletic department team and the College as a whole in order to contribute to the overall success of all sport programs.
Positively lead and contribute as a member of the Athletic Department both internally, around the college, and to external groups.
Assist with the oversight of academic progress of student-athletes on the team.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
 Essential: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university; or High School diploma/GED with related professional playing experience 
 
EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
Experience as XC & Distance student-athlete at the college level. XC & Distance knowledge and experience.
Desirable: 
 
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid driver’s license. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of XC & Distance, rules and regulations, including NCAA and SLIAC (as applicable to XC & Distance).
Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of coaching.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to deliver knowledge to and instruct student-athletes in an effective manner.
Knowledge of safety and first aid techniques.
Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a diverse population.
Knowledge of basic computer applications and electronic mail.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is routinely performed indoors, in office environments and in gyms, and other recreational environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Off campus travel is required.
 
WORK SCHEDULE:
Varies, morning practices Monday – Saturday, meeting with head coach post practice. Recruitment follow up. Meets which typically fall on Friday evenings and/or Saturdays. XC season runs from mid August through mid November. Indoor and outdoor track runs mid January through early May.
 
TARGET STIPEND RANGE: $7,000 annually

 
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