Assistant Track & Field Coach — Jumps, Hurdles & Vault

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 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