Assistant Coach - Track & Field, Sprints

Aurizon Holdings Limited; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lansing Community College is seeking an Assistant Coach - Track & Field, Sprints to support the program under the Athletic Director and Head Coach. You will assist in recruiting student-athletes, teach sprinting techniques, and help prepare for practices and competitions while promoting academic progress.

The role requires evenings, weekends, and travel as scheduled; a valid driver's license and willingness to operate a college vehicle may be required. This is a seasonal, part-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years coaching and/or competing in sprinting events for track & field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a college-owned vehicle if transportation duties are assigned.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and travel as required by competition and recruiting schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and selection of student-athletes.
• Instruct sprinting techniques and related Track & Field skills.
• Prepare teams for practices and competitions.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and coordinate program operations.
• Maintain team statistics per MCCAA and NJCAA requirements and assist in scheduling, travel and equipment logistics.

Skills

Coaching

Sprinting

Recruiting

Student-athlete development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Build your future at Lansing Community College!

Assistant Coach - Track & Field, Sprints

Title: Assistant Coach - Track & Field, Sprints

This position is open until filled.

Thedate after which applications are not guaranteed reviewis: 08/21/2026

Hours Per Week: Up to 28 Hours

Compensation Type: Seasonal Salary

Employee Classification: PT Coaches

The Assistant Track & Field Coach reports to the Athletic Director and works under the day-to-day direction of the Head Track & Field Coach in support of the Lansing Community College Track & Field program, with an emphasis on sprinting events. This position supports the recruitment and selection of student-athletes, instruction in Track & Field skills and techniques related to sprints, and preparation for practices and competitions. The Assistant Track & Field Coach also monitors student-athlete academic progress and coordination of program operations, including maintaining team statistics per MCCAA and NJCAA requirements. The incumbent promotes student-athlete success and represents the College in a professional manner while assisting in the administration of scheduling, travel, equipment and related team logistics. The position is expected to comply with applicable College, MCCAA, and NJCAA rules, policies and procedures and may be required to transport students using a college-owned vehicle as assigned.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years coaching and/or competing in sprinting events for track & field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet college requirements for operating a college-owned vehicle, if transportation duties are assigned.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and travel as required by the competition and recruiting schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations.
• One-year or more Track & Field coaching experience at the high school level or above.
• Experience recruiting student-athletes and supporting academic success in a college athletics environment.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html .

This position supports the recruitment and selection of student-athletes, instruction in Track & Field skills and techniques related to sprints, and preparation for practices and competitions. The incumbent promotes student-athlete success and represents the College in a professional manner while assisting in the administration of scheduling, travel, equipment and related team logistics.