Assistant Coach, Track and Field

EXPIRED

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 136 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Essential Job Functions:
Stanford University is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Track and Field Coach specializing in assisting with the sprints including both hurdle events and relays. This is a twelve-month, full-time, full-benefited position that reports to the Director of Track and Field. You will be directly responsible for administering and/or assisting with the Director in all areas related to the success of the Track and Field program within the Division I intercollegiate program and the policies established by the NCAA, ACC and Stanford University. This is a one-year fixed term contract.

Qualifications:

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 136 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Essential Job Functions:
Stanford University is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Track and Field Coach specializing in assisting with the sprints including both hurdle events and relays. This is a twelve-month, full-time, full-benefited position that reports to the Director of Track and Field. You will be directly responsible for administering and/or assisting with the Director in all areas related to the success of the Track and Field program within the Division I intercollegiate program and the policies established by the NCAA, ACC and Stanford University. This is a one-year fixed term contract.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience coaching men’s and women’s sprints at the college/university level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all areas of sprinting is required.
• Demonstrated passion for coaching and developing student-athletes.
• Ability to assess, identify, and recruit top student-athletes to compete at Stanford.
• Ability to coordinate team travel logistics for practices and competitions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• A history of acting in a manner that is based on integrity.
• Ability to (1) respond quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; (2) embrace change and welcome new perspectives; (3) learn from past mistakes.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of sprinting is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

The expected pay range for this position is $110,000 to $115,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 1417
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: G99
• Requisition ID: 104484
• Work Arrangement : On Site