Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking an Assistant Track & Field Coach to support the Head Coach in developing and retaining student-athletes for men's & women's track & field and cross-country programs. The role emphasizes compliance with NCAA rules, recruiting, and day-to-day administrative duties.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1–2 years of coaching experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 1-2 years experience as a high school, college, professional coach or on a college coaching staff.
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to recruit student-athletes and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists Head Coach with recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Assists with management of funds and provides input for annual budget development.
• Supports fundraising goals by participating in events and promotions.
• Helps with travel arrangements, meet entries, and itinerary development.
• Coordinates home meets, scheduling, officials, and volunteers.
• Collaborates on meet-day coaching strategy for athletes.
• Assists with inventory, ordering and distribution of equipment and supplies.
• Schedules facilities for practice and competition.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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Department Athletics Men's Track and Field Job Summary

The Assistant Track & Field Coach assists the Head Men's & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach with instruction, development, preparation, recruitment, and retention of men's & women's track & field and cross-country student athletes. The Assistant Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach will be expected to maintain compliance with the rules and regulations of New Orleans Athletics, the Southland Conference, and the NCAA. Must adhere to LSU New Orleans, LSU System, and State of Louisiana policies and procedures. AMWTFC will promote the advancement of the University’s vision and support the University’s mission by advancing the men’s & women’s track & field and men’s & women’s cross-country programs and graduating student-athletes.

Job Description

Exhibits the highest professional standards and ethical behavior regarding adherence to NCAA, Southland Conference, University and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Manages and directs the administration of all day-to-day practice and competition activities related to the group assigned by the Head Coach.

• 30% Assists Head Coach with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• 30% Assists the Head Coach in the management of funds by providing input for development of the annual Athletics Department budget.
• 5% Supports established athletic fund-raising goals by actively participating in fund-raising events and promotional activities for intercollegiate athletics and the cross country/track and field teams.
• 5% Assists with all travel arrangements, coordinating meet entries, and itinerary development for all team cross country and track meets.
• 10% Assists with the coordination and organization of any home cross country or track meets, including securing officials and volunteers for events.
• 5% Collaborate with Head Coach on meet-day coaching strategy for individual and relay student-athletes.
• 5% Assist Head Coach with inventory, ordering and distribution of equipment and supplies for teams annually.
• 10% Schedule facilities for practice and competition when needed.

May represent the Head Coach upon request at LSU New Orleans, NCAA, Conference select events. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a high school, college, professional coach or a member of a college coaching staff (may include GA or volunteer coach position experience).
• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA compliance policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to develop, establish, and sustain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, administration, and various constituents.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and proven ability to recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• 2-4 years of Division I college coaching experience.

Required Attachments

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience.
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans.
• Names and contact information of three references.
• Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.