Assistant Track & Field Coach

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Job no: 520542
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Assistant Track & Field Coach
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The assistant coach is responsible for assisting with various coaching, management, and administrative duties of the track and field/cross-country program, as assigned by the head coach. The assistant coach will have primary responsibilities working with horizontal jumps, vertical jumps, and combined events in a combined gender program. The assistant coach is responsible for conducting any duties or activities with integrity and within the rules of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference, and/or Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVC or MVFC), the state of Illinois, Illinois State University, and the Athletics Department.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45k - $50k annual salary. Commensurate with experience.

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Job no: 520542
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Assistant Track & Field Coach
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The assistant coach is responsible for assisting with various coaching, management, and administrative duties of the track and field/cross-country program, as assigned by the head coach. The assistant coach will have primary responsibilities working with horizontal jumps, vertical jumps, and combined events in a combined gender program. The assistant coach is responsible for conducting any duties or activities with integrity and within the rules of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference, and/or Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVC or MVFC), the state of Illinois, Illinois State University, and the Athletics Department.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45k - $50k annual salary. Commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree
   
2. Advanced knowledge of techniques and strategies
   
3. Proven ability to teach and coach fundamentals and advanced skills
   
4. Thorough knowledge of NCAA Recruiting Rules
   
5. Proven organizational and leadership ability

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree
   
2. Experience recruiting at the collegiate level
   
3. Experience coaching male and female vertical and horizontal jumps
   
4. Experience with organizing team travel, campus visits, and home meet management

Work Hours

Varies

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

1. Resume
   
2. Cover Letter
   
3. Reference List - Please provide a list with contact information for at least three professional references.

Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
  
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
  
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
  
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
  
• Paid benefit time
  

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Contact Information for Applicants

Andy Newton,
asnewto@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 07/17/2025 06:00 AM CST
Application Closes:

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