Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date08/18/2025Classification TitleAthleticsRankN - No RankWorking TitleAssistant Coach, Track & Field/Cross CountryDepartment632400 - ATH M TrackPosition NumberD94356RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedRenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusN - not applicable
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Position Summary
The Assistant Coach assists in all aspects of developing a competitive women’s and men’s cross country/track and field program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching, recruiting, and counseling student-athletes; managing daily administrative duties of the program; fundraising and public relations; supervising volunteers; adhering to all rules and regulation of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky Conference.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum three years collegiate coaching experience with USTFCCCA or USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification OR one year collegiate coaching experience with at least three years collegiate competitive experience with USTFCCCA or USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification.
- Demonstrated excellence in professional/interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to developing a successful men’s and women’s cross-country/track and field program both academically and athletically.
- Demonstrated competency in operations and logistical management of a collegiate cross country/track and field program.
- Desire and ability to work collaboratively with others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Coaching experience with both men and women.
- NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA coaching experience and five years overall coaching experience.
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursTotal Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
Posting Close DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until Finalists IdentifiedApplication screening beginsQuick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47926
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Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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