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ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
Assistant Track & Field Coach (Throws)
Abilene, Texas
Athletics
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
Assistant Track & Field Coach (Throws)
Abilene, Texas
Athletics
Exempt Full-time Staff
Recruitment of student-athletes who are athletically, academically, and spiritually compatible with the ACU mission
Recruit student-athletes who have the athletic ability and desire to compete at the NCAA DI level. Evaluate prospect’s fundamental skills and athletic talent.
Personally interview each prospective student-athlete in order to evaluate character, personal motivation, work ethic, etc. Prospects must have morals compatible with ACU’s mission. Interview coaches, family members, and friends of prospective student-athletes.
Evaluate academic success of prospective student-athletes by reviewing grades and national test scores.
Organization and administration of aspects related to managing a Division I Track & Field program. Including but not limited to program administration, team budget, NCAA compliance, academics, etc.
Be a good steward of financial resources and assist with remaining on budget.
Maintain understanding and compliance of NCAA, WAC, and university rules, regulations, and policy.
Assist with scheduling and troubleshooting of academic and degree progress issues.
Provide student-athletes with holistic opportunities for athletic, academic, professional, and spiritual development.
Develop a comprehensive plan to ensure our student-athletes are able to compete at the highest Division I level. Including but not limited to sprint training, strength training, team culture development, and mental success strategies.
Monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility, APR, and graduation standards are being met.
Encourage open communication between student-athletes and coaches. Provide many opportunities for spiritual growth, i.e. devotionals, mentoring program, application of biblical principles in midst of competition (life principles).
Assist in fundraising and alumni relations.
Help identify individuals interested in the Throws program and/or have a relationship with the coach and a willingness to provide funds for the program.
Establish relationships with key donors and maintain contact with donors through regular updates and information about the program.
Responsible for promoting ACU Athletics and XC/Track & Field program via media relations requests, i.e. broadcasting coaches shows, interviews, and public relations opportunities.
Skills
Extensive knowledge of throws, and the ability to teach and motivate student-athletes to perform at the highest level with integrity and a Christ-centered focus.
Communication skills: ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of people
Organization skills: ability to handle specific details of each event, budget, trip, meeting, etc.
Proper time management: ability to meet deadlines.
Training Required
Attend sport-related clinics, coaching clinics, and workshops, or regularly seek out professional development opportunities within your field.
Study materials on improving communication skills, motivational skills, and coaching techniques
Attend promotional and administrator seminars.
Professional
Personal
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
Apply NowAbilene Christian University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
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Utah Tech University | — | — | — |
Grand Canyon University | 1 of 10 | — | — |
Southern Utah University | 3 of 10 | — | — |
Utah Valley University | 4 of 10 | — | — |
University of Texas at Arlington | 5 of 10 | — | — |
Abilene Christian University | 6 of 10 | — | — |
Tarleton State University | 7 of 10 | — | — |
Seattle University | 9 of 10 | — | — |
Abilene Christian University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
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Grand Canyon University | 4 of 12 | — | — |
Utah Valley University | 5 of 12 | — | — |
Abilene Christian University | 6 of 12 | — | — |
Southern Utah University | 6 of 12 | — | — |
University of Texas at Arlington | 8 of 12 | — | — |
Tarleton State University | 10 of 12 | — | — |
Seattle University | 11 of 12 | — | — |
Utah Tech University | 12 of 12 | — | — |
Abilene Christian University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|
Utah Tech University | — | — | — |
Grand Canyon University | 1 of 13 | — | 966 |
Southern Utah University | 2 of 13 | 68 | 945 |
Utah Valley University | 3 of 13 | — | 981 |
Abilene Christian University | 5 of 13 | — | 991 |
University of Texas at Arlington | 6 of 13 | — | 969 |
Tarleton State University | 7 of 13 | — | 970 |
California Baptist University | 9 of 13 | — | 985 |
Seattle University | 11 of 13 | — | 993 |
Abilene Christian University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|
Grand Canyon University | 3 of 13 | — | 973 |
Utah Valley University | 4 of 13 | 12 | 978 |
University of Texas at Arlington | 5 of 13 | — | 978 |
Abilene Christian University | 6 of 13 | — | 988 |
Southern Utah University | 8 of 13 | — | 961 |
California Baptist University | 10 of 13 | 35 | 972 |
Tarleton State University | 11 of 13 | — | 1000 |
Utah Tech University | 12 of 13 | — | 939 |
Seattle University | 13 of 13 | — | 980 |
Abilene Christian University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Miles Smith |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Miles Smith |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
![]() Lance Bingham |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
![]() Lance Bingham |
– | – |
Abilene Christian University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Miles Smith |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Miles Smith |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
![]() Lance Bingham |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
![]() Lance Bingham |
– | – |
Abilene Christian University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Miles Smith |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Miles Smith |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
![]() Lance Bingham |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
![]() Lance Bingham |
– | – |
Abilene Christian University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
Miles Smith |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Jerrod Cook |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
![]() Lance Bingham |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
![]() Lance Bingham |
– | – |
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