& Field Coach (Recruiting and Multi-Event
Focus)
Primary Purpose:
The University of the Pacific is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Track & Field Coach with a proven track record in recruiting and developing student-athletes across multiple disciplines, with a primary focus on jumps, multi-events, and pole vault. This individual will play a pivotal role in recruiting both domestically and internationally and in elevating our competitive success in the West Coast Conference.
Essential Functions:
Primary Purpose:
The University of the Pacific is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Track & Field Coach with a proven track record in recruiting and developing student-athletes across multiple disciplines, with a primary focus on jumps, multi-events, and pole vault. This individual will play a pivotal role in recruiting both domestically and internationally and in elevating our competitive success in the West Coast Conference.
Essential Functions:
- Lead recruiting efforts for the track and field program, with emphasis on building a diverse, competitive, and academically strong roster.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience, with significant experience in recruiting and coaching jumps and multi-events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting nationally and internationally across multiple event groups.
- Proven development of All-Americans, NCAA Regional Qualifiers, and school record holders.
- USATF Level Two Certification (Throws) and Level One Certification preferred.
- CPR/AED certification (current).
- Coaching at the collegiate level for jumps and multi-events.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing recruiting databases, travel planning, and athlete development plans.
- Experience as a Director of Operations or similar administrative leadership within a collegiate athletics program.
- Passion for mentoring and developing student-athletes in both their athletic and academic journeys.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Requires lengthy durations of time spent outdoors. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and athletic venues during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Occasional travel required for competition and recruiting.
Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range: $59,488 - $60,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32621
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