Part-Time Assistant Track and Field Coach – Jumps

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University’s Intercollegiate Athletics department seeks a Part-Time Assistant Track and Field Coach to support the Head Coach with organization, administration, and coaching for the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field program. This role includes coaching horizontal jumps and assisting with sprints/hurdles, while upholding GMU, Atlantic 10, and NCAA rules.

The position is 10-month, paid, non-benefitted, based in Fairfax, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• 2+ years of high school or collegiate experience in horizontal jumps/sprints/hurdles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be available to travel with the team on weekends.
• Background check and motor vehicle record check required.
• Valid vehicle operator’s license per Mason Vehicle Use Policy.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting.
• Workout implementation and practice setup.
• Weight room supervision.
• Organizing team activities and community service.
• Team travel.
• Fundraising.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Team travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

About the Department

George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women’s Soccer and Men’s Indoor Track, an NCAA Final Four appearance with Men’s Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture.

About the Position

The Part-time Assistant Track and Field Coach will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach of TF/XC with the organization, administration, and coaching of the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field program. Specific duties include the horizontal jumps (LJ/TJ) and assisting our Associate Head Coach with sprints/hurdles. Candidates will be expected to adhere to all rules and regulations at George Mason University, the Atlantic 10 Conference, and the NCAA.

Responsibilities

The Part-Time Assistant Track and Field Coach will assist in the following areas:

• Recruiting;
• Workout Implementation (practice set-ups, warm ups/cool downs, timing, spreadsheets, etc.);
• Weight room supervision;
• Organizing team activities and community service;
• Team travel; and
• Fundraising.

This is a 10-month (Sept-May) paid, non-benefitted position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• CPR and First Aid certified;
• 2+ years of high school or collegiate experience in horizontal jumps/sprints/hurdles;
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
• Must be available to travel with the team to competitions on weekends;
• Must pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/.

Posting Open Date: June 29, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply By:July 13, 2026

Open Until Filled:Yes