Brandeis University·Waltham, Massachusetts
The assistant coach will support the head coach in managing the cross country program, including practice sessions, competition coaching, and national recruitment. Additionally, the role involves designing competitive strategies and providing mentorship and guidance to student-athletes.
Brandeis University seeks to hire a temporary, Assistant Coach for Cross Country to assists the head coach in running a successful cross country program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of the University Athletic Association (UAA).
This includes practice and competition coaching, recruiting student-athletes at a national level, design and implementation of competitive strategies and advising and mentoring our student-athletes.
The assistant must understand and promote the mission, goals, values and educational ideals of Brandeis University, as well as the mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation.
Education & Work Experience: BA/BS required.
1-3 years of coaching experience is preferred.
This is a part time position, approximately 5 hours a week.
Fall Semester - 8/16/2026 - 11/15/2026 Spring Semester - 1/16/2027 - 5/15/2027 Total pay for both seasons is $2500 Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting.
The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").
A bachelor's degree is required for this position. Candidates with 1-3 years of coaching experience are preferred.
Market context
Temporary assistant coach roles in Massachusetts often draw interest from candidates with school athletics experience, especially when programs need support during the season. This role is competitive because a bachelor’s degree is required and 1–3 years of coaching experience is preferred, so applicants should show clear team support, communication, and athlete supervision skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight cross country or endurance-sport coaching experience.