Coaching Associate: Track & Field & Cross Country

Bluffton University; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluffton University in Bluffton, OH, seeks an Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach to join a collaborative coaching team. The role focuses on coaching event groups, recruiting talented athletes, and supporting day-to-day operations of the program.

The successful candidate will design training plans for sprints/jumps/hurdles or throws, recruit both in-state and out-of-state athletes, and help with scheduling, travel, meals, and meet setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Sport Management or related major.
• Collegiate track and field experience is preferred.
• One year of assistant coaching experience at the high school or college level.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements holistic training plans for sprints/jumps/hurdles or throws event groups.
• Recruit for the program and university: maintains contacts, records, and recruits in-state and out-of-state; travel as needed.
• Assists in scheduling, transportation, meals, practice and meet set-up for both Track and Field and Cross Country.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Evenings/weekends

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management

Collegiate track & field experience

Assistant coaching experience (1 year)

Job description

Bluffton University in Bluffton, OH, seeks an Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach to join a collaborative coaching team. The role focuses on coaching event groups, recruiting talented athletes, and supporting day-to-day operations of the program.

The successful candidate will design training plans for sprints/jumps/hurdles or throws, recruit both in-state and out-of-state athletes, and help with scheduling, travel, meals, and meet setup.