Assistant Track and Field Coach

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University seeks an Assistant Track and Field Coach who will oversee training and recruitment of student-athletes, contribute to a positive team environment, and handle logistical aspects of the athletic program. Ideal candidates will possess collegiate coaching experience and demonstrate a commitment to NCAA regulations while fostering inclusivity within the team.

Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience required.
• Strong commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage logistics for practices and meets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and recruitment of student-athletes.
• Assist with organization and administration of meets.
• Manage equipment and travel logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received within the first two weeks of the posting. The University reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F-0961

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Track and Field Coach

College/Unit

Home Department

Home Department Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Employee Group

Employee Group Athletic Coach (Faculty)

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type 12 month

Position Classification

Position Classification Athletic Coach

Position Begin Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for coordinating the training, identification and recruitment of athletically and academically talented student-athletes, foster a positive and competitive environment, assist with administration and organization of meets and practice, management of equipment, management of travel coordination, fundraising and community involvement, social media, and other duties designated by the director.

Required Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of and commitment to following NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching mid-distance/distance.
• Experience coaching student-athletes on a national stage.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received within the first two weeks of the posting. The University reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

About the Department

Central Michigan University Athletics is an FBS Member of the Mid-American Conference. For more information, visit our website .

Posting Begins

Posting Begins 05/22/2025

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled Yes

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

EEO Statement

CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/ OCRIE ).

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: [phone]
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a master's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have collegiate coaching and recruiting experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you learn of this vacancy? Please indicate the specific source by title (i.e., CMU website, HigherEdJobs.com, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, The Chronicle, specific professional association, specific list serv, etc.):

  (Open Ended Question)

• Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws: click here to view the NCAA Bylaws. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by CMU, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by CMU?
  • Yes
  • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
• Cover Letter
• Transcript Copies
Optional Documents
• Other Document (1)

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