Dakota Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Track and Field Coach. The assistant coach will support all aspects of the track & field program, with hands-on experience in both day-to-day operations and coaching responsibilities. This role reports directly to the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach and serves as an integral part of a NAIA athletic program.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with planning and implementation of daily practices, training sessions, and team meetings
- Demonstrated coaching specialty in the following areas: jumps and/or hurdles, pole vault and/or high jump
- Support all facets of program operations, including equipment management, travel coordination, and meet preparation
- Participate in recruitment of prospective student-athletes through evaluations, communication, and campus visits
- Assist with administrative tasks, academic monitoring, and occasional social media content
- Help facilitate a team environment that promotes athletic, academic, and personal excellence
- Contribute to the planning and execution of home meets and special team events
- Represent Dakota Wesleyan University in a professional manner at all times
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to recruit quality student athletes
- Ability to work weekends as typical in collegiate athletics
- Strict adherence to established NAIA, conference, and university rules and regulations
- Commitment to the mission of DWU and its values of learning, leadership, faith and service
Interested applicants are asked to submit a PDF file that includes: cover letter, resume and three professional references with contact information.
ProTip: Please attach your cover letter to the beginning of your resume and include your references at the end of your resume so application materials are kept together.
