Assistant Coach, Track and Field/Academic Advisor

Assistant Coach, Track and Field/Academic Advisor

Salary

$0.00 Monthly

Location

Lorman, MS

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

FY202600174

Department

Athletics-Track

Opening Date

08/05/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Job Title

Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Track & Field/Cross Country

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with year-round recruitment of high school and junior college players, including traveling to prospective games/events, phone calls and letters to both coaches and players
• Assists with delivering coaching instructions in a variety of learning styles
• Assists with pre/post workouts
• Ensures tapes/video equipment are prepared for home and away games and exchange tapes with opponents
• Records statistics for each game

Represents Alcorn State University and the Men's and Women's Track & Field program in a professional manner

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

One (1) year of collegiate coaching experience, including effective leadership, communications, coaching and recruiting preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport

Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Strong knowledge of track & field/cross country skills and strategies

Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

Strong coaching and recruiting skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to recruit effectively

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Alcorn State University

Address 1000 ASU Drive, #390

Lorman, Mississippi, 39096

Phone 6018776188

Website https://www.alcorn.edu/