Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach

Job Number: 16618UD
Date Posted: July 7, 2026

WHO WE ARE

The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the
whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and
primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission,
which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s
governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally
ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest
students in the country.

SUMMARY

UD is currently seeking a Men’s and Women’s Head Cross Country Coach who will be

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Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach

Job Number: 16618UD
Date Posted: July 7, 2026

WHO WE ARE

The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the
whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and
primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission,
which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s
governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally
ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest
students in the country.

SUMMARY

UD is currently seeking a Men’s and Women’s Head Cross Country Coach who will be
responsible for overall operation and conduct of the programs. The coach will provide
instruction and guidance to student-athletes, demonstrating techniques of the sport in order to
prepare them for athletic competition. This position will also analyze student-athlete
performance to determine need for individual or team improvement, schedule and oversee
practice sessions and competitive events, and recruit student-athletes that will represent the
university in a manner that will reflect favorably upon the university and the athletics
department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practice sessions to train and
prepare for competition and instruct student-athletes in techniques of the sport.
• Provide direction, motivation and advice to prepare student-athletes for competitive

events; adjust coaching techniques based on student-athlete needs.
• Apply best practices in athletic conditioning and team training safety.
• Promote and facilitate student-athlete academic success through a commitment to class

attendance, academic achievement, and graduation.
• Establish team and individual student-athlete goals.
• Ensure player injuries/illnesses are attended to; follow-up with student-athlete and/or

athletic trainer as needed.

• Establish and enforce rules and regulations concerning student-athlete conduct,

appearance, punctuality and other areas deemed appropriate.

• Determine competitive event schedule, coordinating with teams as needed.

• Execute expenditures in accordance with department/university procedures; oversee

the purchase of uniforms and equipment.

• Arrange transportation to competitive event sites in accordance with university

procedures.

• Coordinate recruitment of student-athletes with Undergraduate Admissions in

accordance with NCAA rules and regulations through scouting, attending tournaments,
and home visits.

• Submit required information to compliance officer.
• Remain accessible to media and make appearances to promote and/or market program;

participate in fundraising activities.

• Maintain continual and thorough familiarity with applicable NCAA, Conference, and
University rules and regulations, ensuring that program, staff and student athletes
operate within these sets of rules.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience as a player and/or coach in the sport.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five to seven years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of

the position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• May provide general instruction to Assistant Coaches and/or student workers.
• Must maintain current CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
• Must participate in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference groups for the sport.

BENEFITS

UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental,
vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free
fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and
their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.

If this sounds like the job for you, apply online at: https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/

The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our
community and advance our Mission.

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