Overview
Assistant Coach Cross Country Jobs in Greensboro at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Position Type
Coaches
Position Eclass
EP – EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is administratively housed in the Office of the Chancellor. The University’s seventeen teams compete as members of NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference. Approximately 300 students are involved as athletes, managers, trainers, statisticians, cheerleaders, etc.
Position Summary
The Assistant Coach responsibilities include:
- The recruitment of Prospective Student-Athletes (PSA’s), off-campus recruiting including competition event evaluations/contacts along with home visits, on-campus recruiting including unofficial and official visits and all aspects of organizing/implementing these recruiting events.
- Academic monitoring of student-athletes as it relates to their academic success and progress towards degree. In addition, communicating with academic support staff while also communicating to head coach the academic progress of student-athletes.
- Competition assistance that includes assistance with travel organization and implementation, van travel responsibilities, athlete performance preparation, home meet preparation.
- Practice assistance that includes van travel responsibilities, student-athlete performance preparation, organizing practice logistics, practice scheduling.
- Communication and working with support staff as it concerns XC/Track program on a daily basis, including academics, compliance, athletic training, equipment and apparel, and strength and conditioning staff.
- Monitoring of student-athletes’ adherence to NCAA and university rules and regulations. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by head coach.
- Recruitment of Prospective Student-Athletes (PSA’s), off-campus recruiting including competition event evaluations/contacts along with home visits, on-campus recruiting including unofficial and official visits and all aspects of organizing/implementing these recruiting events.
- Academic monitoring of student-athletes as it relates to their academic success and progress towards degree. In addition, communicating with academic support staff while also communicating to head coach the academic progress of student-athletes. Competition assistance that includes assistance with travel organization and implementation, van travel responsibilities, athlete performance preparation, home meet preparation.
- Practice assistance that includes van travel responsibilities, student-athlete performance preparation, organizing practice logistics, practice scheduling. Communication and working with support staff as it concerns XC/Track program on a daily basis, including academics, compliance, athletic training, equipment and apparel, and strength and conditioning staff.
- Monitoring of student-athletes’ adherence to NCAA and university rules and regulations. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by head coach.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is required. Prior participation and/or coaching experience are required.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- A master’s degree preferred.
- A strong understanding of eligibility rules for international students is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department
Intercollegiate Athletics – 85001
Job Open Date
07/22/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
Title: Assistant Coach Cross Country
Company: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location: Greensboro