Job Description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Part-Time Cross Country/Distance Coach (Adjunct)

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

State Univ Adjunct Unit

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$38,586.00 - $200,000.00

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist head coach with the day-to-day operations of a Division II Track and Field/Cross Country program.

• Organization of weekly, monthly, and yearly training and skill development plan for the distance events.

• Student-athlete recruitment – Assist Full Time Staff in the recruitment of prospective student athletes, ability to identify prospective student-athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through initial eligibility process.

• Organization of practice and training times in coordination with other track and field staff/athletic department staff.

• Communicate with student-athletes in the distance event group as well as the rest of the team.

• Assist with athlete development.

• Assist with promotions and marketing of program.

• Assist in coordination of home track and field/cross country meets (collegiate and high school)

• Participate in community service projects and program wide community engagement

• Fundraising – ability to participate in team organized fundraising efforts throughout the year.

• Alumni Relations – ability to engage with former members of the track and field program.

• Compliance – knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, Institutional policies and procedures.

Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit.

This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Coaching experience and or playing experience at the collegiate level

• Understanding of comprehensive duties of collegiate coach

• NCAA off-campus recruiting certification or ability to gain certification immediately

• Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds

• Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s Degree

• Collegiate Coaching experience or Playing experience at NCAA DI, DII, or DIII level

Other Requirements

Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s

It’s Time

strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the

Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative

. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at:

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at /

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

Position End Date:

Open Date:

03-03-2025

Close Date:

03-02-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Renee Denise Bertram

Posting Contact Email:

ac1159yu@minnstate.edu

Job Tags

Remote job, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Fixed term contract, Immediate start, Shift work,

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