Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field
Posted Date: Aug 20, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Not Provided -
Years of Experience
5+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Position Title:
Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach reports directly to the Head Cross Country / Track & Field Coach and is responsible for assisting in the organization and administration of the cross country / track & field teams in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University, Horizon League and NCAA.
The coach must have a commitment to developing a competitive NCAA Division I cross country / track & field programs, while maintaining an emphasis on the academic success of the student-athletes. The Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach will be expected to assist in administering the programs in a manner that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the student-athlete.
Position Title:
Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach reports directly to the Head Cross Country / Track & Field Coach and is responsible for assisting in the organization and administration of the cross country / track & field teams in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University, Horizon League and NCAA.
The coach must have a commitment to developing a competitive NCAA Division I cross country / track & field programs, while maintaining an emphasis on the academic success of the student-athletes. The Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach will be expected to assist in administering the programs in a manner that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the student-athlete.
• Perform recruiting activities as assigned by the Head Coach, to meet the objectives of the university and team, including the evaluation, contact and ongoing communication with prospective student-athletes and coaches. Coordinate and organize recruiting schedules for program personnel. Utilize social media in promotion of the team and in the recruitment of potential student-athletes.
• Assist with the arrangement and supervision of transportation, lodging, and meals for team travel for both programs.
• Performs planning, organization, and execution for coaching duties as described and assigned by the Head Coach for all meetings, practice sessions, and competitions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Recruiting, developing and motivating student-athletes
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Displays leadership and integrity skills
• Will be required to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of five years coaching experience.
Strong consideration will be given to previous cross country / track & field event experience.
Please provide a resume, cover letter and references
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Requires regular physical exertion and will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
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Horizon Cross Country (M) 2023–2024
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | — | — | — |
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 10 | — | — |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 2 of 10 | — | — |
| Oakland University | 3 of 10 | — | — |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 4 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 5 of 10 | — | — |
| Robert Morris University | 6 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 7 of 10 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 8 of 10 | — | — |
| Wright State University | 9 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 10 of 10 | — | — |
Horizon Cross Country (W) 2023–2024
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 10 | — | — |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 2 of 10 | — | — |
| Oakland University | 3 of 10 | — | — |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 4 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 5 of 10 | — | — |
| Robert Morris University | 6 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 7 of 10 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 8 of 10 | — | — |
| Wright State University | 9 of 10 | — | — |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 10 of 10 | — | — |
| Northern Illinois University | 11 of 12 | — | — |
Horizon Indoor Track & Field (M) 2022–2023
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | — | — | — |
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 8 | — | — |
| Oakland University | 2 of 8 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 3 of 8 | — | — |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 4 of 8 | — | — |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 5 of 8 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 6 of 8 | — | — |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 7 of 8 | — | — |
| Wright State University | 8 of 8 | — | — |
Horizon Indoor Track & Field (W) 2022–2023
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 9 | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2 of 9 | — | — |
| Oakland University | 3 of 9 | — | — |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 4 of 9 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 5 of 9 | — | — |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 6 of 9 | — | — |
| Robert Morris University | 7 of 9 | — | — |
| Northern Illinois University | 8 of 12 | — | — |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 8 of 9 | — | — |
| Wright State University | 9 of 9 | — | — |
Horizon Outdoor Track & Field (M) 2022–2023
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | — | — | — |
| Cleveland State University | — | — | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 8 | — | 964 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2 of 8 | — | 982 |
| Oakland University | 3 of 8 | — | 962 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 4 of 8 | — | 977 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 5 of 8 | — | 945 |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 6 of 8 | — | 996 |
| Wright State University | 7 of 8 | — | — |
| Northern Kentucky University | 8 of 8 | — | 1000 |
Horizon Outdoor Track & Field (W) 2022–2023
Northern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | — | — | — |
| Youngstown State University | 1 of 10 | — | 982 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2 of 10 | — | 993 |
| Oakland University | 3 of 10 | — | 980 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 4 of 10 | — | 954 |
| Northern Illinois University | 5 of 12 | — | 973 |
| Northern Kentucky University | 5 of 10 | — | 997 |
| Robert Morris University | 6 of 10 | — | 986 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 7 of 10 | — | 978 |
| Indiana University - Indianapolis | 8 of 10 | — | 993 |
| Wright State University | 9 of 10 | — | 994 |
| Cleveland State University | 10 of 10 | — | 986 |
Northern Kentucky University Cross Country (M) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Cross Country (W) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Indoor Track & Field (M) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Indoor Track & Field (W) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Outdoor Track & Field (M) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
Northern Kentucky University Outdoor Track & Field (W) History
Northern Kentucky University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Steve Kruse |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Steve Kruse |
– | – |
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