Job Description
The Track & Field Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Track & Field program, including recruiting coordination, fundraising, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.
Brief Description of Duties
- Oversee the academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
- Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successful recruiting and retention of high-level student-athletes.
- Coordinate all recruiting activities.
- Collaborate with Head Coach, Staff, Athletic Trainers, and Strength & Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
- Assist with coaching responsibilities which could include Men’s & Women’s Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, Multi Events and/or Distance events.
- Assist with maintaining the track and field budget.
- Collaborate with the equipment coordinator for gear purchases.
- Responsible for team fundraising endeavors
- Oversight of reconciliation of expenses and proposing purchases for the sports program.
- Serve as a liaison to the broader (University) community, engaging in alumni, fundraising, and other key stakeholder activities.
- Organize community service events for the team.
- Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference
- The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Successful NCAA or International Coaching experience or Elite International athletic experience.
- Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree & 3 years NCAA/DI track and field coaching experience.
Compensation
Classification: 2382 / Coaching Assistant
Anticipated Salary: $6,288/monthly - $6,750/monthly
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) references
To receive full consideration, applications should be received by August 7, 2026. (posted until filled)
