Adjunct-Assistant Track and Field Coach

Alvernia University; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvernia University in Reading, PA seeks an Assistant Track & Field Coach to assist with recruiting, practice planning, and skill instruction across events. You will help develop student‑athletes academically and athletically while modeling integrity and leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the head coach on meet management, strength & conditioning, and compliance responsibilities to support a successful NCAA program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and successful experience as a student-athlete and/or coach.
• College coaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with student‑athletes, coaches, trainers and administration.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational and team-building skills.
• Commitment to a positive student‑athlete experience and safety.

Responsibilities

• With the head coach, design and execute a recruiting strategy to recruit and retain qualified student‑athletes.
• Assist with day-to-day practice planning, meet coaching, and strength & conditioning for event groups.
• Attract, organize, and manage indoor track & field meets and meet management.
• Monitor academic progress and involve academic support resources when needed.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with university, MAC, and NCAA policies.
• Plan a formal communication plan and seek volunteer service opportunities for athletes.

Skills

Recruitment planning

Coaching

Student-athlete mentorship

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for providing ethical leadership in assisting with all aspects of an NCAA Track & Field program, including, but not limited to, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes and preparing student-athletes for success through practice planning, strategy development, and skill instruction. Preference will be given to candidates with jumps, throws, and/or multi-event experience, but anyone interested in the position is encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

1. 1. Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.
2. 2. With the head coach, responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of a comprehensive recruiting strategy and plan that will identify, recruit, and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in accordance with all university admissions standards and procedures; meet or exceed annual established recruiting goals.
3. 3. With the head coach, responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of day-to-day practice coaching, meet-day coaching, and strength & conditioning for the applicable event group(s).
4. 4. Attract, organize, and manage indoor track & field meets, including coordination with Event Management, setup, meet management, and breakdown.
5. 5. Ensure commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes, including monitoring academic progress and attendance and involving appropriate academic support resources when necessary.
6. 6. Foster a positive environment where student-athletes can learn, grow, and reach their potential; serve as a mentor, advisor, positive role model, and exemplar of good character and integrity; monitor discipline and conduct of student-athletes to foster personal growth and ensure adherence to community standards and appropriate codes of conduct/expectations.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. 1. With the head coach, maintain appropriate records and paperwork and ensure program (head coach, assistant coaches, student-athletes, etc.) compliance with all university, Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), and NCAA policies, rules, and regulations.
2. 2. Design and implement a formal communication plan that includes regular meetings with student-athletes. Seek volunteer service opportunities for student-athletes to aid in reaching personal, program, and departmental goals.
3. 3. Assist the Head Track & Field Coach with planning, preparing, and implementing collegiate and high school competitions.
4. 4. With the head coach, responsible for budget/purchasing planning to ensure a balanced budget annually.

Qualifications/Education:

1. 1. Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.
2. 2. Bachelor’s degree and successful experience as a student-athlete and/or coach is required. College coaching experience is preferred.
3. 3. A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic administration. Commitment to be a good colleague and team player.
4. 4. Demonstrated problem-solving, strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills/capabilities; ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment.
5. 5. Commitment to fostering a positive student-athlete experience where the safety, health, and well-being of student-athletes is paramount.

Physical Requirements:

1. 1. Attendance is required in order to perform the duties of this job.
2. 2. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
3. 3. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
4. 4. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.