The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado
Location
Greeley, Colorado
Salary
$55,068 - $58,372 / YEAR
Assist the Head Coach in organizing and conducting practices, training, and competitions for Cross Country and Track & Field. Manage home meet organization, administrative duties, and the recruitment of potential student-athletes.
Requires a minimum of two years of collegiate coaching experience and a preference for a bachelor's degree. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of NCAA rules and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel extensively.
Position Title: Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
55,068.00 - 58,372.00 USD per year
Target hire date: 7/29/2026
UNC’s Career Hub Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 7/2/2026.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Two (2) years minimum coaching experience at the collegiate level. 1. Computer skills 2. Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Conference, State, Institutional, and Department rules and regulations. 3. Motivation skills 4. Commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and have an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities. 5. Organizational and Management Skills 6. Supervision (e.g. Athletes, Student Assistant Coaches, Summer Staff) 7. Public Speaking / Fundraising 8. Counseling/Advising Skills
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position. About UNC The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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Market context
In Colorado, assistant cross country and track & field coaching roles are often competitive because programs look for candidates who can balance athlete development, compliance, and a demanding travel and competition schedule. This position stands out for requiring collegiate coaching experience and strong NCAA rules knowledge, with evening, weekend, and travel availability expected. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster; if you are applying, confirm your coaching background and schedule flexibility before submitting.
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