Job Description

Head Cross Country Track Coach 

 

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Head Cross Country Track Coach position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.  Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

The Head Coach will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of a program focused on excellence at the national level. Candidates should have a proven ability to develop a highly competitive program, with a strong commitment to the student-athlete experience. Candidates should have a background in distance coaching and will be expected to recruit competitive distance rosters for both men and women.  This is a full-time, 10-month position.

Specific duties will include but are not limited to: recruiting and retention of student-athletes, practice and meet preparation and coaching, supervision of part-time assistant coaches, developing alumni relations, and fundraising to provide for team opportunities. In addition, the Head Coach is responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling meets, budget management, and filing necessary reports. The coach will have primary oversight of any home cross country meet management. The Head Coach must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, Eastern Connecticut State University, and Little East Conference rules and regulations.

Our preferred candidate will have the proven leadership skills to create a championship culture. The successful candidate will show the strong communication skills necessary to develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse groups of student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and the greater campus community. 

Minimum Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree required
*3-5 years successful coaching experience
*Proven ability to recruit student-athletes

Preferred Qualifications
*Experience as a collegiate head coach
*Master’s degree
*Knowledge and support of DIII rules, regulations, and philosophy

To apply: 
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at  Head Cross Country Track Coach - Eastern CT State University - Career Page . Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. The search will remain open until the position is filled; however, preference will be given to applications received by August 28, 2025.

Eastern Connecticut State University is accepting applications for the position of Head Cross Country Track Coach.

Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Head Cross Country Coach will be compensated at the Coach level 2 or Coach level 3, ( commensurate with experience and education)  and the salary will level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. 

For more information, please visit Bargaining at: Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern .

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.  Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern .

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu .

 

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