Cornell College
Location
Mount Vernon, Iowa
The role involves coaching and developing student-athletes in sprints, hurdles, and jumps while assisting with their personal growth. Responsibilities include recruiting qualified athletes, implementing training plans, and managing competition logistics and administrative duties.
A bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license are required, with college-level coaching experience preferred. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of the sport and familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.
Cornell College, a residential liberal arts college, and a member of the Midwest Conference of the NCAA Division III located in Mount Vernon, IA, is seeking applications for a assistant track coach - sprints/hurdles/jumps. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa [https://www.icriowa.org/] region.
Qualifications: and Education Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required; experience in coaching at the college level is preferred. The successful candidate will have a solid knowledge of the sport, be eager to learn and assist with all aspects of coaching, have strong people skills, be dedicated to enriching the experience of the student-athlete, and be committed to the development and success of the track program, and have knowledge and experience with NCAA rules and regulations. A valid driver's license is required.
The position is expected to work in person on campus. Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system.
Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.
Market context
Assistant track coach roles in Iowa are often competitive because schools look for candidates who can coach multiple event groups and work within NCAA rules. For this sprints, hurdles, and jumps position, a bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required, with college coaching experience preferred; strong sport knowledge and familiarity with regulations can help your application stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your resume to show event-specific coaching experience and compliance knowledge.