About Fitchburg State University:
Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is
a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality
professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences
studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30
undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 6,000
full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us
and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.
Institutional Diversity and Social Justice
Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity,
inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals
from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those
who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in
higher education through their teaching, research and
mentorship.
Job Description:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Head Track & Field Coach Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organize and direct the day-to-day operations of the track
& field teams through both indoor and outdoor season, including
teaching skills and strategies for the specific sport during
practices and meets in the traditional and non-traditional
seasons.
Develop and manage a recruiting plan that meets new student
enrollment goals. Correspond with high school coaches, club
coaches, contact prospective student-athletes, evaluate talent and
meet with prospective students as available. Maintain statistics on
contacts and evaluations.
Develop knowledge of and abide by current NCAA, MASCAC, or
other affiliated conferences, rules and regulations regarding
recruiting, eligibility and sport-specific rules concerning
practice and playing seasons.
Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules and changes to
those rules as they occur.
Attend all meets. Travel with the team to all away meets or
assign a member of staff to travel with the team. Drive team
vehicles to away contests as required.
Hire, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
Submit proposed practice schedules to the Head Athletic Trainer
and communicate any requests for schedule changes.
Ensure minimum roster size is met and prepare a list of
prospective participants for the Compliance Officer for eligibility
review. Review eligibility rules with all participants.
Conduct fundraising projects as desired in compliance with all
regulations of the department and the Booster Club.
Review transportation and meal arrangements prior to season and
request changes to Associate Athletic Director both prior to and
during season.
Secure meal money and forms before away contests. Return all
meal forms and unused money to the Athletic Office as soon as
possible or prior to the next trip.
Review score-reporting procedure with the SID and report all
meet results as requested immediately following the contest.
File a report, within 24 hours, to the Director of Athletics in
regard to any infraction of institutional, departmental or
governing bodies rules, which result in disciplinary action, i.e.
ejection from contests, unsportsmanlike behavior, etc.
Confer with the Athletic Trainers regarding the status of
injured athletes.
Assume supervisory control over all phases of team's
participation. Create a safe and positive environment for
student-athletes. Emphasize and enforce the student-athlete code of
conduct and any team rules in a firm and equitable manner. Conduct
oneself in an ethical manner during practices and contests and
demand appropriate behavior from all team personnel.
Submit recommendations to the Director of Athletics regarding
schedules, facilities, support staff, budgets, transportation and
equipment.
Complete all required departmental, conference and NCAA
paperwork in a timely fashion as requested.
Participate in all Admissions Open House and other recruiting
events.
Attend all department meetings and functions as requested.
Support all department programs as available.
Requirements:
- Three to five years of intercollegiate head or assistant
coaching experience in cross country and/or track and field.
- Collegiate coaching experience at a state university and NCAA
Division III preferred.
- Ability to organize, administer and supervise programs and
services within a collegiate athletic department.
- Ability to effectively relate to students, faculty, staff and
the general public.
- Weekend and evening hours will be required.
- Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the
Criminal History Systems
- Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time, non-benefited position, schedule varies with
some afternoon, night and weekend hours.
Start date: October 5, 2026
End date: June 30, 2027
Stipend: $18,000.
Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be
prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional
references.
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