Assistant Track and Field Coach

This position will be responsible for coordinating the training, identification and recruitment of athletically and academically talented student-athletes, foster a positive and competitive environment, assist with administration and organization of meets and practice, management of equipment, management of travel coordination, fundraising and community involvement, social media, and other duties designated by the director.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of and commitment to following NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree.
• Experience coaching mid-distance/distance.
• Experience coaching student-athletes on a national stage.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received within the first two weeks of the posting. The University reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

About the Department:

Central Michigan University Athletics is an FBS Member of the Mid-American Conference. For more information, visit our website.

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.