Assistant Track & Field Coach

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Salary

$31,664.00 Annually

Location

Grambling

Job Type

Full-Time Unclassified

Job Number

202200425

Division

Athletics

Department

Track - Women

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

The Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for providing assistance to the head coach. All personnel must adhere to all safety standards, ensure the well-being of student-athletes and support their academic success.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in administering a highly competitive Division I track & field program.
• Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
• Assist with instructing individuals or groups on sports rules, game strategies, and performance.
• Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes.
• Assist with coordinating the travel arrangements and travel with the team during away contests.
• Assist with all aspects of the team, including strength and conditioning, practicing, competition and scheduling.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the SWAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, always present the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and AAU coaches, media and general public.
• Assist with scheduling community service events.
• Represent the Head Coach in meetings when requested by the head coach
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two to Five years of coaching experience on collegiate or high school level
• Effective written/oral communication
• Ability to work effectively with all intercollegiate personnel, students, alumni and community
• Sound judgment and maturity
• Must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s)
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applicants will begin August 17th, 2026 and will continue until position is filled.

State As a Model Employer

We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.

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Do you possess a bachelors degree?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two to five years of coaching experience on collegiate or high school level?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Grambling State University

Address 403 Main Street

Grambling, Louisiana, 71245

Phone 318-274-3119

Website http://www.gram.edu