Assistant Track & Field Coach

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S15389P

Working Title

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Department

Athletics-Track & Field

About the University of Georgia

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S15389P

Working Title

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Department

Athletics-Track & Field

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and some holidays. Ability to travel. 

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

07/06/2026

Open until filled

No

Closing Date

07/13/2026

Proposed Starting Date

07/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

| Classification Title | Asst Coach-Track & Field | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related coaching experience

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience as a coach or student-athlete for a Division I Track & Field program.  | | Position Summary |
This position will assist the head coach with a highly competitive, Division I Track & Field Program in the SEC; assist with coaching and staff administration as it relates to recruiting, budgets, traveling, public relations, fund-raising camps and clinics; organizing and conducting practices and competitions; and administering and promoting all phases of the Track & Field Program. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. - Successful recruiting experience. - Comprehend and adhere to NCAA, SEC, and institutional policies and procedures in the sport of Track & Field. - Effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, customers, and the general public.Proactively solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists. - Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

| | Physical Demands |
- Regularly stand, walk, use hands, and reach with arms. - Occasionally sit and talk or hear. - Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions.

| | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Collaborate in conducting and evaluating all practice sessions for training groups as assigned | | Percentage of time | 40 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Evaluating and recruiting qualified student-athletes to the University of Georgia whose athletic and personal skills make them highly competitive in the SEC and nationally, and whose academic potential makes them good candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation at the University of Georgia; coordinating recruiting travel and visit itineraries. | | Percentage of time | 35 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist with meet requirements and fundraising events, supervise team managers. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist the Head Coach and Academic Advisors in monitoring the academic performance and general well-being of student-athletes; assisting the athletes with community service projects and helping them realize and achieve full potential in each area. Understanding and adhering to NCAA rules specifically related to recruitment and to the on-going performance of duties within an NCAA Division I Track & Field program. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist with administration as it relates to recruiting, budgets, traveling, public relations, camps and clinics. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Thomas | | Recruitment Contact Email | amy.thomas@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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