Assistant Track & Field Coach (Recruiting and Multi-Event Focus)

University of the Pacific is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Track & Field Coach to focus on jumps, multi-events, and pole vault. This role plays a pivotal part in recruiting both domestically and internationally and in elevating competitive success in the West Coast Conference.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting efforts for the track and field program, with emphasis on building a diverse, competitive, and academically strong roster.
• Design and implement training programs for vertical jumps, multi-events, and pole vault, with the flexibility to support additional event groups as needed.
• Identify and recruit high-potential student-athletes on a national and international scale.
• Serve as a liaison between academic support staff and student-athletes, ensuring strong academic performance and retention.
• Assist with team travel, operations, equipment management, and budgeting.
• Support the coordination of home meets, fundraising efforts, and alumni engagement.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes growth, accountability, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience, with significant experience in recruiting and coaching jumps and multi-events.
• CPR/AED certification (current).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the University’s fleet rules to drive for University business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting nationally and internationally across multiple event groups.
• Proven development of All-Americans, NCAA Regional Qualifiers, and school record holders.
• USATF Level Two Certification (Throws) and Level One Certification.
• Coaching at the collegiate level for jumps and multi-events.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing recruiting databases, travel planning, and athlete development plans.
• Experience as a Director of Operations or similar administrative leadership within a collegiate athletics program.
• Passion for mentoring and developing student-athletes in both their athletic and academic journeys.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Lengthy durations of time spent outdoors.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment and athletic venues during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Occasional travel required for competition and recruiting.

Pay

$59,488 - $60,000 per year. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations are taken into account when extending an offer.