Assistant Track & Field Coach

About the role

The assistant coach will support all aspects of the track & field program, with hands-on experience in both day-to-day operations and coaching responsibilities. This role reports directly to the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach and serves as an integral part of a NAIA athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of daily practices, training sessions, and team meetings
• Demonstrated coaching specialty in the following areas: jumps and/or hurdles, pole vault and/or high jump
• Support all facets of program operations, including equipment management, travel coordination, and meet preparation
• Participate in recruitment of prospective student-athletes through evaluations, communication, and campus visits
• Assist with administrative tasks, academic monitoring, and occasional social media content
• Help facilitate a team environment that promotes athletic, academic, and personal excellence
• Contribute to the planning and execution of home meets and special team events
• Represent Dakota Wesleyan University in a professional manner at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to recruit quality student athletes
• Ability to work weekends as typical in collegiate athletics
• Strict adherence to established NAIA, conference, and university rules and regulations
• Commitment to the mission of DWU and its values of learning, leadership, faith and service

The position will remain open until filled.