Assistant Track & Field Coach

bethel-university-staff; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 46,700 - 47,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Generous time-off package

Job summary

Bethel University in Saint Paul, Minnesota is seeking a Track and Field Coach to lead the horizontal jumps program while overseeing operations at the Student Recreation Center. This role involves player recruitment, program management, and player development responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree, coaching experience at NCAA or high school levels, and will contribute to a dynamic team atmosphere.

Bethel offers competitive health insurance, retirement plans, and ample time-off benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 1+ years of NCAA coaching or 3+ years at the high school level.
• 3+ years at NCAA level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the horizontal jumps program.
• Oversee daily operations of the Student Recreation Center.
• Assist in player recruitment and team management.

Skills

Coaching Track and Field

Player Recruitment

Program Management

Player Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

About the role

Reporting directly to the Head Track and Field Coach, you will join a collaborative team dynamic alongside other coaches and colleagues across campus. Your primary athletic focus will be leading and developing our horizontal jumps program. This unique role also includes overseeing the daily operations, programming, and student staffing of the Student Recreation Center (SRC).

What you’ll do

Additional Athletic Department Responsibilities – 40%

• Oversee the daily operations and programming of the Student Recreation Center (SRC), ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for students and other users.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support wellness initiatives and recreational programming.
• Assist with other departmental needs and responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Player Recruitment – 20%

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit student athletes who excel athletically, academically, and personally.
• Assist the head coach in maintaining roster sizes.

Program Management – 20%

• Assist the Head Coach with practice planning, organization, and implementation.
• Assist the head coach with game preparation and implementation.
• Assist the head coach in aligning with MIAC and NCAA policies.
• Assist the head coach with all program logistics.

Player Development – 20%

• Assist the head coach with player development athletically, spiritually and academically.

Salary Range

$46,700 – $47,174 per year

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree

Required Experience

• 1+ years of experience coaching Track and Field at the NCAA Level OR
• 3+ years of experience coaching Track and Field at the High School Level

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience coaching Track and Field at the NCAA Level
• Experience as a highly competitive student-athlete

Additional Responsibilities

All employee duties may evolve; the university reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at its discretion.

Remote Work and Sponsorship Restrictions

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants residing or working from the following states are not considered: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment such as desktop or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

The position requires regular talking, hearing, and steady vision. Employees may be required to sit for extended periods and walk the campus frequently. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure people can perform the essential functions.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a 40‑hour per week, 12‑month per year position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with flexibility for evenings and weekends, especially during the peak season of January through May.

Benefits

Bethel offers health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time‑off package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bethel University commits to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance status, familial status, or age.