Assistant Mens and Womens Track & Field Coach - Part-Time

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach - Part-Time Position Number 006852-00 Department Athletics: Joliet Job Grade Anticipated Salary Range $1,000-$3,000 Benefits Not Benefit-Eligible Notice of Nondiscrimination

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Position Summary

Assist the head men's and women's track & field coach in coaching and leadership aspects of a model track & field program as they relate to academic commitment, supervision of staff and personnel, practice organization and instruction, meet preparation and recruitment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
• Assumption of coaching responsibilities related to the sport of men's and women's track & field.
• Provision of assistance in certain administrative responsibilities related to the sport of men's and women's track & field; in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes; in the enforcement of team rules; in the planning, development and conducting of all in-season and off-season practices and conditioning sessions; in the instruction of staff.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate certain strategy related to the sport of men's and women's track & field.
• Responsible for certain aspects of recruitment in accordance with university and NAIA rules.
• Understanding and support of all athletic policies and regulations, as well as all philosophies, of the University, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Understanding and support of the NAIA Champions of Character Coaches Code.
• Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the media and general public.
• Perform other administrative duties within the department as assigned.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of track & field athlete or coaching experience.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of collegiate track & field coaching experience.

Hours/Shift/Work Schedule

Hours vary, but do include weekends, nights and holidays.

Physical Requirements of Position

Work is performed in both an office setting and at athletic arenas with moderate exposure to varying weather conditions, but minimal health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work, which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Travel is required. Hours of work include some nights, weekends and may include working up to 12 hours a day.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FP0786-16 Open Date 06/24/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Website

• Other

• • Are you willing to uphold the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate your highest level of education:

• Less than GED/high school diploma

• GED/high school diploma

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• In a doctoral program

• ABD

• Doctorate

• • Are you available and willing to work weekends, nights and holidays?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience as a Cross-Country/Track athlete or coach?

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate your highest level of coaching experience in CC/Track & Field:

• Less than 3 years

• 3 - 5 years

• 5+ years

• I have at least 3 years of collegiate CC/Track & Field coaching experience

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at time of application)
• Mission Response at https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/856/docs/67939.pdf
• Resume

Optional Documents