Assistant Track & Field Coach (Short Sprints, Horizontal Jumps or Hurdles) – University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Institution: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Location: Stevens Point, WI

Salary: $45,000

Job Description

This role combines responsibilities within the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics, serving as both Assistant Track Coach and Athletic Facility Manager. As Assistant Coach, the position supports the University and Department objectives through planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, communicating, and administering the athletic program. This position is to lead the development of our short sprints, hurdles, or horizontal jumps event groups. Competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) widely recognized as the premier Division III conference in the nation—this role is vital to the sustained success of our men’s and women’s programs.
As Facility Coordinator, the position assists in the daily operations and utilization of some of the athletic facilities by students, faculty/staff, and community members. Key responsibilities include event coordination, facility operation and additional duties in weekly meetings.

Recently ranked in the Top 10 Public Universities in the Midwest by US News and World Report, UWSP provides challenging academics and a rich array of extra-curricular opportunities within a supportive regional community with over 9,000 students. More than 400 faculty members and teaching staff provide over 120 programs, with a student-to-faculty ration of 22:1. Committed to developing global citizens, UWSP has a strong focus on sustainability, and engages the highest percentage of students in study abroad within the University of Wisconsin System. Learn more at https://athletics.uwsp.edu/.

The Assistant Coach is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), limited appointee position.

Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience coaching or competing at a high level (specifically in short sprints, hurdles, or horizontal jumps).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Facility coordination or related experience
• Collegiate coaching or participation experience.
• Demonstrated success in collegiate recruiting and talent identification.
• In-depth knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and compliance.
• Experience working effectively with diverse populations.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 4/26/2026 [AT1.1]are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Resume

https://www3.uwsp.edu/hr/Pages/Employment%20Opportunities/Employment-Opportunities-Index.aspx

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

Name: Thomas Bambach, Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track & Field Coach
Email: tbambach@uwsp.edu

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment

Job Categories

NCAA Division III, Assistant Coach, Track and Field, Sprints, Horizontal Jumps, Hurdles

How to Apply

Web Site
https://www3.uwsp.edu/hr/Pages/Employment%20Opportunities/Employment-Opportunities-Index.aspx

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