Assistant Track & Field Coach – Throws

Assistant Track & Field Coach - Throws

POSITION:

Assistant Track & Field Coach – Throws Coach

SUPERVISOR:

Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

DEPARTMENT:

Athletics

LOCATION:

JOB TYPE:

Assistant Track & Field Coach - Throws

POSITION:

Assistant Track & Field Coach – Throws Coach

SUPERVISOR:

Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

DEPARTMENT:

Athletics

LOCATION:

JOB TYPE:

On-campus located in Tiffin, OH

Full Time

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in

business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education,

sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and

modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff.

Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at

Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of

Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from

Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership

and Change.

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create

a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in

business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland

security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and

online learning, resulting in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Track & Field Coach assists the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Coach in all aspects

of the Track & Field program, including (but not limited to) direct a competitive NCAA Division II program in

accordance with the University, Conference, and NCAA rules and procedures; recruitment and development of

student-athletes, as well as a commitment to student-athletes personal and academic welfare; commitment to

gender and ethnic diversity and willingness to learn about media relations activities.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Performs coaching and recruiting of Hammer, Weight throw, Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin athletes.

• Complies with NCAA and conference rules and regulations, and department plans.

• Maintains effective working relationship with department support staff and other university personnel.

• Demonstrates effectiveness in maintaining budget and organizational skills.

• Demonstrates effectiveness in monitoring student-athletes academic programs, retention, and

graduation.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in management, business, education,

kinesiology, coaching or other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the

general public.

• Ability to provide support for student development with a demonstrable concern for students.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY SPONSORED BENEFITS

Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-
time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with
employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term
Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays,
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

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KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration
Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills
Accountability:

Respect:

Entrepreneurship:

Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission
and values
Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and
ideas together.
Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for
challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a
diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to
professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and
Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national
origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of
candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reviewed on 07/25/2025

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