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Asst. Track Coach/Cross Country

Shorter College, Inc.·Rome, Georgia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 17 hours ago
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About the role

The coach will lead the men's and women's cross country teams and assist with distance events for the track and field program. Responsibilities include recruiting student-athletes, designing training programs, managing team travel, and assisting with administrative and fundraising tasks.

Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track and Field Coach

Shorter University, a NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Conference Carolinas ,is currently accepting applicants for the position of Cross County Coach/Assist.

Track and Field Coach.

This position will be responsible for sport specific coaching, helping with Student-Athlete development, evaluating and recruiting prospective student-athletes, and assigned administrative duties.

This position will report to the Track and Field Director.

All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of Shorter University, the Athletics Department, Conference Carolinas, and the NCAA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Head Coach for men’s and women’s cross country and Assistant track & field coach for distance events.
  • Works to accomplish the objectives of the sport as set forth by the University, while working within the guidelines of the NCAA and Conference Carolinas policies.
  • Coach and recruit qualified student-athletes with a primary focus on the distance events within the cross country and track and field programs.
  • Write and conduct all cross country/distance events training.
  • Help Arrange travel and meals for cross country/track and field team.
  • Assist with fundraising opportunities and academic support of cross country/track and field teams.
  • Assist with inventory of uniforms and equipment; and ordering fill-ins and new as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Previous coaching experience in track and field or cross country.
  • A committed Christian, with an active church membership.

Shorter University is a Christ centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.

Transforming Lives Through Christ

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess previous coaching experience in track and field or cross country. Additionally, the applicant must be a committed Christian with an active church membership.

  • bachelor degree
  • Coaching
  • Recruiting
  • Fundraising
  • Inventory management
  • Administrative support
  • NCAA compliance
  • Student-athlete development
  • Training program design
  • Distance running coaching

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Rome, Georgia
Posted
Aug 20, 2026
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Hiring organization

Shorter College, Inc.

Shorter College is a higher education company based out of 232 Shorter Ave NW, Rome, Georgia, United States.

IndustryHigher Education
Size51-200 employees
HQRome, Georgia
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Georgia Coaching Roles Value Experience and Mission Fit

In Georgia, assistant track and cross-country coaching roles commonly prioritize proven coaching experience, a bachelor’s degree, and alignment with a school’s faith-based community. Competition may be stronger for candidates who can demonstrate event knowledge, athlete development, and active church involvement; prepare concise examples and verify membership requirements before applying. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you reduce research time.

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