Position Summary

The assistant coach for Kalamazoo College Cross Country and Track & Field programs is responsible for coaching and operational duties pertaining to both cross country and track and field programs. Reporting to the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, this 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position provides

• An excellent opportunity to mentor and empower players to be their best selves on and off the field; and
• The ability to build up and build upon positive relationships with prospective student-athletes and their families, colleagues, alumni, and the greater Kalamazoo community

Responsibilities

In addition to the above, responsibilities include

• Assist in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes for both programs in accordance with MIAA and NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards;
• Assist in the organization, preparation and execution of individual and team practices, training sessions and competition;
• Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions for the sprint/hurdle/relay group, as well as assisting in the coordination of field event athletes and coaching staff;
• Assist in the coordination and administration of the overall program as needed;
• Knowledge of and commitment to all NCAA, MIAA, and institutional rules and regulations;
• Instruct Physical Education classes as determined by the PE Department Chair and the Provost;
• Involvement in departmental and campus committees; and
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Director of Cross Country and Track & Field.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree at minimum but a master’s degree is preferred, and many of the following traits

• Previous coaching experience with a minimum of three years of coaching experience preferred or five years of an equivalent combination of education, coaching experience, and experience as a college level track and field athlete;
• A commitment to the student-athlete experience;
• Experience working with the sprints, hurdles, jumping events (pole vault not included);
• Preferred experience working with multi-event athletes (pole vault not required);
• Knowledge of multiple track and field disciplines (sprints, hurdles, multi events);
• Evidence of strong organizational, effective communication skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail;
• Current knowledge of NCAA and MIAA regulations;
• Ability to successfully recruit college-level student-athletes;
• Evidence of a commitment to academic excellence; and
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a wide range of constituencies and a diverse community.

Benefits

Who we are

Cross Country

• The Kalamazoo College men’s cross country program was established in 1919 and became an MIAA sanctioned sport in 1922. The women’s program was established in 1982.
• The program has produced two All-Americans on both the men’s and women’s teams. Both programs have produced a total of 40 All-Region runners (16 men / 24 women)
• The men’s program has won 13 MIAA championships and finished fourth in 2024. The women’s program has ten Top 10 Regional finishes and placed 3rd in the MIAA in 2024.
• The women’s program boasts two MIAA MVP’s, two MIAA Individual Champions, and 42 All-MIAA performers in program history.
• The men’s program has produced two MIAA MVP’s, 13 MIAA Individual Champions, and 47 All-MIAA honorees.

Track and Field

• Kalamazoo College will offer a track and field program for student-athletes for the first time since the early 1980’s beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.
• Both men and women will compete in the MIAA indoor and outdoor seasons.

About Kalamazoo College

Founded in 1833 as The Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo College today is a premier liberal arts institution and one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities. The College’s mission is to prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world. Kalamazoo College stands for the liberal arts and sciences and for life-changing experiential education, believing that a liberal arts undergraduate learning experience is the best preparation for a life of service and fulfillment—a life with the highest possible standard of being. Excellence in the liberal arts requires innovation and the courage to change.

The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.