Assistant Track & Field Coach

Dakota Wesleyan University; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD invites applications for the position of Assistant Track and Field Coach. This role supports all aspects of the program, with hands-on coaching in jumps, hurdles, pole vault, and high jump, and assists with operations and recruitment.

The successful candidate will uphold the university's values and contribute to student-athlete development. Responsibilities include planning practices, meet prep, travel coordination, and academic monitoring, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to recruit quality student athletes.
• Ability to work weekends as typical in collegiate athletics.
• Strict adherence to NAIA, conference, and university rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of daily practices, training sessions, and team meetings.
• Demonstrated coaching specialty in jumps and/or hurdles, pole vault and/or high jump.
• Support program operations, including equipment management, travel coordination, and meet preparation.
• Participate in recruitment of prospective student-athletes through evaluations, communication, and campus visits.
• Assist with administrative tasks, academic monitoring, and occasional social media content.
• Help facilitate a team environment that promotes athletic, academic, and personal excellence.
• Contribute to planning and execution of home meets and special team events.
• Represent Dakota Wesleyan University in a professional manner at all times.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

Multitasking

Weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dakota Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Track and Field Coach. The assistant coach will support all aspects of the track & field program, with hands-on experience in both day-to-day operations and coaching responsibilities. This role reports directly to the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach and serves as an integral part of a NAIA athletic program.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with planning and implementation of daily practices, training sessions, and team meetings
• Demonstrated coaching specialty in the following areas: jumps and/or hurdles, pole vault and/or high jump
• Support all facets of program operations, including equipment management, travel coordination, and meet preparation
• Participate in recruitment of prospective student-athletes through evaluations, communication, and campus visits
• Assist with administrative tasks, academic monitoring, and occasional social media content
• Help facilitate a team environment that promotes athletic, academic, and personal excellence
• Contribute to the planning and execution of home meets and special team events
• Represent Dakota Wesleyan University in a professional manner at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to recruit quality student athletes
• Ability to work weekends as typical in collegiate athletics
• Strict adherence to established NAIA, conference, and university rules and regulations
• Commitment to the mission of DWU and its values of learning, leadership, faith and service

The position will remain open until filled. Dakota Wesleyan University is committed to fostering diversity and is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the candidacy of underrepresented groups. DWU is a tobacco free campus.