Coach Associate - Track & Field

| | Occupational Category | Professional | | Department | Athletics | | Division | Office of the President | | Open Date | 06/09/2025 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Educational and Experience Requirement |
Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience. Coaching experience in respective sport field is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. | | Nature & Purpose of Position |
Serves as a Coach Associate to Track and Field in the Athletic Department. | | Primary Responsibilities |
Teaches/coaches student athletics to perform in Track. Assists the Head Coach in coaching duties and team supervision. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Recruits prospective student athletes. Adheres to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies. Supports institutional compliance and academic programs and maintains athletic and academic records. Reports all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel. Teaches, tutors, instructs or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. | | Other Specifications |
Must have thorough understanding of NCAA Division I sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. Develops an appropriate rapport with community and university personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.

Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Track & Field Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee’s contributions to the team’s performance.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). | | Full Time Part Time | Full Time | | Position Number | | | Quicklink | https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings... |

EEO Statement

| EEO Statement |
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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