Assistant Track and Field Coach

Aquinas College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquinas College, a liberal arts Catholic institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a part-time assistant track and field coach with a focus on jumps. You will assist in coaching, recruitment, and meet planning to build a competitive program rooted in integrity and leadership.

The ideal candidate has collegiate-level jumps coaching experience or equivalent, with strong communication and organizational skills, and availability for evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Proven coaching experience in track and field with jumps at the collegiate level or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, leadership and program development.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as needed.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Aquinas College.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in coaching, recruitment, jump development, meet preparation, and in-meet strategy.
• Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in meeting roster numbers by recruiting and retaining student-athletes who align with the values and academic standards of Aquinas College.
• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing personal development, academic achievement, sportsmanship, and service.
• Assist with coordinating scheduling of practices, meets, and team travel in compliance with college and conference guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA, WHAC, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach

Skills

Coaching experience

Jumps specialty

Recruiting

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization skills

Availability evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Assistant Track and Field Coach

Part Time Coach Grand Rapids, MI, US

Position Summary:

Aquinas College, a member of the NAIA and the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), is seeking a part-time track and field coach, specifically a jumps coach, who will be responsible for aiding and supporting the Head Track and Field Coach. The ideal candidate will uphold and promote the mission of Aquinas College while assisting in building a competitive and academically successful program rooted in integrity, leadership, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the track and field program, including coaching, recruitment, jump development, meet preparation, and in-meet strategy.
• Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in meeting the required roster numbers by recruiting and retaining student-athletes who align with the values and academic standards of Aquinas College.
• Foster a positive team culture within the program that emphasizes personal development, academic achievement, sportsmanship, and service.
• Assist with the coordination of scheduling of practices, meets, and team travel in compliance with college and conference guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA, WHAC, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Proven experience coaching track and field, specifically jumps, at the collegiate level or equivalent high-level experience.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, leadership, and program development.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as needed.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Aquinas College.

About Aquinas College:

Aquinas College, founded in the Catholic Dominican tradition, is a liberal arts institution located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The College values academic excellence, service to others, a global perspective, and a strong sense of community. Aquinas is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.