Assistant Track & Field Coach (Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps and Multi-Events) – McNeese State University

Institution: McNeese State University

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Salary: 40,000 – 45,000

Job Description

Position Summary

McNeese State University is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Track & Field Coach to support all aspects of a NCAA Division I Track & Field/Cross Country program. This position will primarily coach the sprints, hurdles, jumps, and multi-event groups while assisting with recruiting, program administration, student-athlete development, and daily operations of the program.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical coaching knowledge, effective recruiting ability, organizational skills, and a commitment to the academic and personal success of student-athletes. Candidates should possess prior coaching and/or competitive experience in track & field, preferably at the collegiate level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coach and develop student-athletes in the sprint, hurdle, jump, and multi-event disciplines.
• Design and implement training plans, technical instruction, and competition preparation.
• Coordinate with the assigned strength and conditioning coach in regards to training plans.
• Assist with talent identification, evaluation, and recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
• Develop and maintain recruiting databases, communication logs, and recruiting correspondence with prospective student-athletes, high school coaches, and junior college coaches.
• Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits for prospective student-athletes.
• Support academic success, retention, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Assist with meet preparation, travel coordination, equipment management, and practice organization.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Promote a positive culture of sportsmanship, discipline, and competitive excellence.
• Assist in managing and executing home collegiate track meets, as well as high school track meets (indoor and outdoor)
• Participate in alumni engagement, and community outreach activities as assigned.
• Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior coaching and/or competitive experience in track & field, preferably in sprints, hurdles, jumps, or multi-events.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and recruiting practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel extensively for recruiting and competition.
• Prior experience in constructing and executing training plans year round.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• NCAA Division I coaching and recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated success coaching sprint, hurdle, jump, and/or multi-event athletes at the collegiate level.
• Experience with recruiting coordination, compliance systems, and athlete development programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical understanding of event-specific training and athlete development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, alumni, and recruits to ensure an excellent student-athlete experience
• Effective time management and administrative organization.

Application Information

Interested candidates should submit:

· Cover letter
· Resume/CV
· List of professional references

Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Assistant Coach, Track and Field, Sprints, Hurdles, Horizontal Jumps, Vertical Jumps, Combined Events

How to Apply

Email
bgilroy@mcneese.edu

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