Rio Grande features an opportunity to work in a quickly growing, competitive program, with a great team culture. As a result of recent success, the staff has expanded dramatically in the past year and as a result, the University will be making two additional positions available for spring 2024-2025. The last two years have seen the Track & Field program grow from 25 athletes to 70 plus athletes, and consequently our staff has grown to nine full-time, part time, and graduate assistant coaches.

Along with our increase in athlete participation and coaching opportunities, we have seen a huge upsurge in our competitiveness across the board. We are currently ranked 11th in the nation in men’s cross country after being 4th in our conference just 2 years ago. We look for similar gains this spring in all aspects of our program.

Position Requirements:

• Coaching an event area at all practices and general athlete supervision
  Planning, implementation, and evaluation of practices for the assigned event area(s)
  Assists head coach and coordinates with other assistants in oversight of all aspects of your assigned athletes academic and general well being
• Recruits student-athletes as directed by the head coach.
• Understands and follows NAIA and conference rules and regulations
• Drive University and rental vehicles as needed  
• Facility preparation for all practices, meets and other events.
• Care and management of program equipment
• Campus and community relations
• Perform office related tasks and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach
• Must have the ability to effectively coach an event group as part of a highly competitive collegiate track and field program as evidenced by a complete resume of successful previous coaching and/or athletic participation in that area for at least five years.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree that allows you to be admitted to a Graduate Program at the University.
• Candidates should possess strong organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• A Valid Driver’s License

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About University of Rio Grande

Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, Rio's 190-acre campus offers students the safety associated with a small town. The Rio Grande campus is an oasis of learning, innovation, and technology in the region. The institution's strengths lie in a faculty of teachers/scholars who are dedicated to both the academic and humanistic growth of every student; programs that are academically challenging and numerous opportunities for extracurricular involvement. As America's unique private/public institution of higher education, Rio's provides learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. Athletically, we are a member of the NAIA and the River States Conference.

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