Assistant Coach, Track and Field - Part Time (19 Hours Weekly)

About the role

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in the management and daily operations of the NCAA sport program, contributing to recruiting efforts, training sessions, and the mentorship of student‑athletes to promote success in competition, academics, and personal development. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and inclusion while helping advance the overall mission and goals of the program.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in developing, implementing, and executing all aspects of the sport program, including training plans, competitive strategies, and student‑athlete development initiatives, while promoting a consistent coaching philosophy.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach to identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain qualified student‑athletes who demonstrate strong academic performance, athletic ability, and character.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and holistic student‑athlete well‑being.
• Assist with day‑to‑day program operations, including travel coordination, equipment procurement and maintenance, and scheduling of practices and competitions to ensure efficient program functioning.
• Support compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and standards, serve as a mentor and advocate for student‑athletes, and promote alignment with the university’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED (required).
• Experience: Less than 1 year collegiate coaching or playing experience (required).
• Licenses and Certifications: Driver’s License (preferred); Pennsylvania State Driver’s License (preferred).

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and carry 40–50 lb., perform frequent to continuous standing/walking, and handle patient‑care‑related activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR as required by the role.

Schedule

Work Shift: Day (Workday) – United States of America.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription) insurance for full‑time, part‑time, and per‑diem colleagues.
• Dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service.
• Voluntary benefits offering group rates on insurance and discounts.

Location: 3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.