Assistant Coach Of Track & Field

**POSITION CODE:**7937 **DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION:**Office of Athletics **POSITION** **:** Admin, Exempt, Full-time (40 Hours), 10 Months **SALARY RANGE:**$59,488 **INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:**Twelve (12) Months **AVAILABLE:** Immediately **POSTING DATE:**June 24, 2026 **APPLICATION DEADLINE:** Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately. **Definition of Classification:** Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for furthering the mission of the University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Bulldog Track & Field program. The Assistant Coach must comply with all University, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) rules and policies. The full-time Assistant Coach will serve as the Operations Coordinator for the Track & Field and Cross-Country programs as well as support, as assigned, the head coach in the planning, administering, and evaluating of various aspects of the operations of those programs. **Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Identify and recruit qualified prospective student-athletes based on ongoing roster expectations determined by the Head Coach, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletic, and the Admissions Team. - Maintain effective and consistent communication with prospective student-athletes and Admissions Office. - Arrange and conduct on- and off-campus visits with prospective student-athletes. - Play a significant role in equipment management, purchasing, and upkeep for the track & field and cross-country teams. - Oversee the plan development and implementation for travel, nutritious team meals, and organizational logistics for competitions. - Coordinate set-up for practices and home meets. - Support of operational systems that help maintain consistency across event groups and team functions. - With collaboration from the head coach, oversee the throwers while maintaining professionalism, open communication, reliability, strong organizational skills, and cultural alignment. - Function as an active team member of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by attending all required staff meetings and completing mandatory trainings. - A collateral departmental administrative assignment to be performed in support of programs and the Such assignment will be determined by the strengths, skills, and experience of the successful candidate. - Performs other duties and special projects when assigned to support team, departmental, and/or University-wide needs. **Qualifications Guidelines** Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following: **Experience/Training/Education:** Required - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution - Minimum of one year of Track & Field coaching experience. - Demonstrated ability to recruit and attract high-achieving student-athletes. - Clear understanding of NCAA Division III philosophy and the role of physical education, recreational sports, and athletics within a private, liberal arts academic setting. - Valid California Class C driver’s license with a good driving record, or the ability to obtain one within ten (10) days of appointment in accordance with California Vehicle Code 12505(c). Preferred - Master’s degree from an accredited institution - Experience coaching at the collegiate level, specifically as a throws coach. - Knowledge of and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive athletic environment. - Proven ability to manage team operations, compliance, and administrative responsibilities in a higher education setting. **Knowledge and Skills:** - NCAA Division III rules, regulations, and compliance requirements - Track & Field techniques, training methodologies, and event-specific strategies - Effective recruiting strategies for attracting and retaining high-caliber student-athletes. - Principles and practices of physical education instruction in a collegiate e…