Part-Time Assistant Track & Field Coach - Sprints

DC101 Dickinson College; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, seeks an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in all aspects of a competitive Track & Field program. The role emphasizes student-athlete development, recruitment, and program operations.

The Assistant Coach will assist with planning and implementing training sessions, provide feedback and mentorship to student-athletes, and may contribute to scouting, video analysis, strength and conditioning, or position-specific skill development as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential for coordinating athletes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in player development and recruitment.
• Administer practices, prepare for games, and manage program operations.
• Coordinate team travel, logistics, and fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Posting Details

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a "most livable city" by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Department Athletics - Track & Field

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of an athletic program, including but not limited to player development, the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, administration of practices, game preparation and execution, and program operations. This role assists with the planning and implementation of training sessions, provides feedback and mentorship to student-athletes, and helps develop strategies for competition. Assistant Coaches may also be responsible for specific areas such as scouting, video analysis, strength and conditioning, or skill development for particular positions or groups. Additional responsibilities often include supporting the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes, coordinating team travel and logistics, assisting with fundraising and community service initiatives, and contributing to the overall culture and success of the program. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to sportsmanship, inclusion, and the academic mission of the institution. Assistant Coaches are expected to work collaboratively with the Head Coach, athletic department staff, and other campus partners, and to model professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a "most livable city" by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community.

The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).

You must submit your application for each position for which you would like to be considered.

All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date indicated.

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Employees must complete the Form I-9 to document verification of their identity and employment authorization.

Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty.

A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.