Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title

Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

Posting Category

Salary Grade

04

Salary Plan

Professional Non Bargaining

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title

Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field

Posting Category

Salary Grade

04

Salary Plan

Professional Non Bargaining

Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Department

Women's Track & Cross Country

Department Description

Position Location

Main Campus

FTE

1.0

Job Summary

Provides leadership for all aspects of Cleveland State University’s (CSU) NCAA Division I women’s cross country and track & field program, including coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, compliance, and program administration. Promotes excellence in academic achievement, competitive success, community engagement, and student-athlete well-being while enhancing the visibility and reputation of the program. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or state recognized equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience coaching cross country and/or track & field at the high school, collegiate, club, or equivalent level.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under CSU’s Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in sports management or related field.
• Head coaching experience in collegiate cross country and/or track & field.
• Experience in relationship-building and cultivation of former student-athletes and other program stakeholders.
• Previous experience recruiting in Northeast Ohio.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and legislation and committed to abiding by them.
• Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a “Customer service” attitude and delivery.
• Possess the ability to effectively plan and coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
• Possess the ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and decision-making abilities.
• Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information.

Requisition Number

PT0703842S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

 
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/office.... Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week

Work Schedule

Advertising Copy

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Posted Date

05/12/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Review Begins

05/22/2026

Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • CSU Website
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

   • Yes
   • No

Application Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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