Assistant Track & Field Coach - Recruit & Develop Jumpers

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance.

Life insurance.

State of Texas Retirement plans.

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

Paid time off - vacation, sick, andhol

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking an Assistant Track & Field Coach to support the Head Coach in coordinating all aspects of the program, including recruiting, coaching combined events and vertical jumps, and organizing on-campus recruitment and team travel.

The role emphasizes adherence to NCAA rules, academic success for student-athletes, and collaboration with staff to maintain competitive standards and successful recruitment, while performing administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years NCAA Division I and/or professional coaching experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to assist with budgetary management.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Track Coach during practice and competition.
• Assists the Head Track Coach with a variety of administrative duties.
• Assists in developing a successful recruiting program and will attempt to recruit the best students as well as athletes.
• Recognizes and promotes the best interest of the student athletes both academically and athletically, encouraging each to graduate.
• Available to the news media on appropriate occasions as determined by the Head Track Coach in conjunction with the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Budget management

Media liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Lamar University is seeking an Assistant Track & Field Coach to support the Head Coach in coordinating all aspects of the program, including recruiting, coaching combined events and vertical jumps, and organizing on-campus recruitment and team travel.

The role emphasizes adherence to NCAA rules, academic success for student-athletes, and collaboration with staff to maintain competitive standards and successful recruitment, while performing administrative duties as assigned.