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?
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Do you have two to five years of coaching experience on collegiate or high school level?
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Employer Grambling State University
Address 403 Main Street
Grambling, Louisiana, 71245
Phone 318-274-3119
Website http://www.gram.edu