Sprint & Hurdles Assistant Coach, Track & Field

Hillsdale College; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsdale College is seeking an Assistant Track & Field Coach – Sprints/Hurdles to support the NCAA D-II Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country programs. The role involves coaching sprint/hurdle athletes, developing training plans, recruiting, travel coordination, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and GMAC rules.

The candidate will assist with practices, meet management, equipment, fundraising, and student-athlete development under the Head Coach, contributing to conference and

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong human relations skills.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures.
• Recordkeeping skills.
• Cooperative and pleasant personality.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, staff, prospective students, and other College personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in day-to-day management and operation of the Track and Field program.
• Attend all practices, meets, and meetings on time.
• Develop training schedules and detailed workouts for event areas.
• Supervise and instruct student-athletes for skill development and teamwork.
• Support Head Coach decisions and promote sportsmanship and competitive success.

Skills

Verbal communication

People skills

Administrative procedures

Recordkeeping

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Hillsdale College is seeking an Assistant Track & Field Coach – Sprints/Hurdles to support the NCAA D-II Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country programs. The role involves coaching sprint/hurdle athletes, developing training plans, recruiting, travel coordination, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and GMAC rules.

The candidate will assist with practices, meet management, equipment, fundraising, and student-athlete development under the Head Coach, contributing to conference and