What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Track and Field Coach position at NCAA?
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Posted: 24-Jul-26
Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
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Coaching
Coaching - Track & Field
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Collegiate Sports
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications for a part-time, assistant coach to oversee Men's and Women's Track and Field under the direction of the Head Track and Field Coach. The Assistant Coach of Track and Field assists in all aspects of the intercollegiate Track and Field teams including coaching, recruiting, program administration, operations, and budgeting. A strong focus is on year-round recruiting and in-season coaching. The applicant must have event specific experience in long distance, middle distance, sprints, hurdles, jumps, pole vault, and/or throws. Additional responsibilities may include administrative duties as assigned at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.
This position is heavily involved in outdoor activity and has periods of heavy exertion. Incumbents must have the following abilities:
Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required. Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive and carry out instructions and orders effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the general public. Employee must be able to observe and react to hazardous warnings, back-up alarms, flashing lights, voice commands and hand signals. To perform manual laboring duties such as lifting and carrying various weights. Setting up, operating, testing and measuring equipment. Work often requires stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing. Use a variety of common office machines such as telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, video display terminals, auxiliary printers and similar equipment. Operate office equipment which may require stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing. Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers. Follow oral and written instructions.
Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).
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About Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
Founded in 1875, IUP is a vibrant, comprehensive, research-based, teaching-focused, student-centered learning community.IUP combines the academic opportunities of a large university with the highly personalized and intimate learning-centered environment of a small college.Over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in our accredited and nationally recognized programs, enjoying traditional and nontraditional classroom experiences, engaging in research and service activities with their faculty mentors, becoming lifelong learners, preparing for rewarding careers and productive lives, and developing leadership skills for effective citizenship.Institutional AccoladesIUP makes significant contributions to the economic and cultural strength of the region, the commonwealth, and the nation through education, scholarship, and service. The university is consistently recognized for excellence by national publications, as well. Learn more about IUP’s accolades and achievements in our Points of Pride.University Accreditation IUP is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education. IUP has received consecutive reaffirmations of accreditation since 194...1.CampusesLocated in the heart of Indiana, Pennsylvania, IUP’s main campus has grown from 12 acres and one building in 1875, to 354 acres and 65 major buildings. The IUP Student Cooperative Association not only owns and operates the Hadley complex adjacent to the main campus, but also owns and maintains a 280-acre outdoor recreational park a short distance away. Affiliate campuses are located in Punxsutawney, Northpointe (Armstrong County), and Pittsburgh East (Monroeville). The nationally recognized IUP Academy of Culinary Arts is in Punxsutawney. The IUP Libraries consists of the Stapleton/Stabley building, the Orendorff Music Library, the Punxsutawney Regional Library, and the Northpointe Regional Library. The Stapleton/Stabley building, which serves as the central university library, houses the main book and periodical collections, technical and public services, special collections and archives, as well as media resources and services. All libraries and all services are an integral part of IUP Libraries, a system whose resources are linked by means of an automated union catalog. Enrollment and StudentsIn fall 2020, there were 10,067 students: 7,759 undergraduates 2,035 graduate students 235 clock-hour students 61 percent female, 39 percent male 1,957 (20 percent) minority 397 (4 percent) internationalIUP students are bright, inquisitive, and accomplished IUP students have won 20 elite Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. IUP students have won 12 prestigious Freeman-Asia study abroad awards. IUP has had the No. 1 ROTC cadet in the nation. Twelve IUP students have been named Barry M. Goldwater Scholars since 2003. Since 1996, 16 students have won Fulbright awards for international study.FacultyAt IUP, students work closely with their professors to achieve their goals. Nearly all classes are taught by faculty members, as opposed to graduate assistants. Four faculty have been included in a list of the 300 highest rated by students in the US (Princeton Review.) Faculty have won more than 60 Fulbright scholarships, allowing them to study and research in more than a score of countries. Faculty research has been sponsored by institutions such as the National Science Foundation, NASA, the American Chemical Society, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US Department of Education.Degree ProgramsNot only does IUP offer an abundance of undergraduate and master’s programs, but it is the only university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to offer Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Degrees are offered from the broader, more traditional (philosophy, anthropology) to the career specific (safety sciences, respiratory therapy). IUP boasts: More than 120 undergraduate degree programs, combining rigorous classroom work with numerous internship, education abroad, research, and other experiential learning opportunities. A nationally renowned honors program, the Cook Honors College. More than 60 graduate degree programs, including 14 doctoral programs. Student LifeStudents benefit from the leadership, professional, service, and social opportunities offered by more than 250 exciting student organizations, including 30 fraternities and sororities. IUP has been ranked sixth in student clubs and activities among colleges in the mid-Atlantic region by College Insider.Find out more about student life at IUP.AthleticsIUP competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and is an NCAA Division II member. Seven varsity sports for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming, and track and field) and 10 for women (basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball). Scholarships are available for all varsity sports. IUP students also get involved in a variety of club and intramural sports.Find out more about athletics at IUP.ColorsOur colors are crimson and gray.IUP ValueIUP keeps tuition costs competitive using the per-credit tuition model. Find out an estimate of the 2020–21 tuition costs with our Cost Estimator.IUP disburses substantial financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and low-interest loans. In 2019–20: 9,798 students received financial aid The average student aid award was $16,000 4,436 students received scholarships specifically from IUP, totaling more than $7 millionFind more information about IUP in the Crimson Snapshot.The Foundation for Indiana University of PennsylvaniaThe Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967. The mission of the Foundation is to assist the university with achieving its goals by maximizing private support and acquiring or otherwise providing scholarships, buildings, grounds or other suitable facilities, improvements, or equipment for the university and students. As of June 30, 2020, the Foundation Investment Portfolio was more than $102.7 million (of which approximately $61 million in endowed funds).
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https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22451716/assistant-track-and-field-coach
Posted: 24-Jul-26
Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Categories
Coaching
Coaching - Track & Field
Sector
Collegiate Sports
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications for a part-time, assistant coach to oversee Men's and Women's Track and Field under the direction of the Head Track and Field Coach. The Assistant Coach of Track and Field assists in all aspects of the intercollegiate Track and Field teams including coaching, recruiting, program administration, operations, and budgeting. A strong focus is on year-round recruiting and in-season coaching. The applicant must have event specific experience in long distance, middle distance, sprints, hurdles, jumps, pole vault, and/or throws. Additional responsibilities may include administrative duties as assigned at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.
This position is heavily involved in outdoor activity and has periods of heavy exertion. Incumbents must have the following abilities:
Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required. Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive and carry out instructions and orders effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the general public. Employee must be able to observe and react to hazardous warnings, back-up alarms, flashing lights, voice commands and hand signals. To perform manual laboring duties such as lifting and carrying various weights. Setting up, operating, testing and measuring equipment. Work often requires stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing. Use a variety of common office machines such as telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, video display terminals, auxiliary printers and similar equipment. Operate office equipment which may require stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing. Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers. Follow oral and written instructions.
- Bachelor's degree, and one year of coaching experience, OR
- One to three years of professional coaching, or professional playing experience.
- Experience and/or training regarding specific events (i.e. long distance, middle distance, sprints, hurdles, jumps and/or throws).
Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).
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About Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
Founded in 1875, IUP is a vibrant, comprehensive, research-based, teaching-focused, student-centered learning community.IUP combines the academic opportunities of a large university with the highly personalized and intimate learning-centered environment of a small college.Over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in our accredited and nationally recognized programs, enjoying traditional and nontraditional classroom experiences, engaging in research and service activities with their faculty mentors, becoming lifelong learners, preparing for rewarding careers and productive lives, and developing leadership skills for effective citizenship.Institutional AccoladesIUP makes significant contributions to the economic and cultural strength of the region, the commonwealth, and the nation through education, scholarship, and service. The university is consistently recognized for excellence by national publications, as well. Learn more about IUP’s accolades and achievements in our Points of Pride.University Accreditation IUP is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education. IUP has received consecutive reaffirmations of accreditation since 194...1.CampusesLocated in the heart of Indiana, Pennsylvania, IUP’s main campus has grown from 12 acres and one building in 1875, to 354 acres and 65 major buildings. The IUP Student Cooperative Association not only owns and operates the Hadley complex adjacent to the main campus, but also owns and maintains a 280-acre outdoor recreational park a short distance away. Affiliate campuses are located in Punxsutawney, Northpointe (Armstrong County), and Pittsburgh East (Monroeville). The nationally recognized IUP Academy of Culinary Arts is in Punxsutawney. The IUP Libraries consists of the Stapleton/Stabley building, the Orendorff Music Library, the Punxsutawney Regional Library, and the Northpointe Regional Library. The Stapleton/Stabley building, which serves as the central university library, houses the main book and periodical collections, technical and public services, special collections and archives, as well as media resources and services. All libraries and all services are an integral part of IUP Libraries, a system whose resources are linked by means of an automated union catalog. Enrollment and StudentsIn fall 2020, there were 10,067 students: 7,759 undergraduates 2,035 graduate students 235 clock-hour students 61 percent female, 39 percent male 1,957 (20 percent) minority 397 (4 percent) internationalIUP students are bright, inquisitive, and accomplished IUP students have won 20 elite Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. IUP students have won 12 prestigious Freeman-Asia study abroad awards. IUP has had the No. 1 ROTC cadet in the nation. Twelve IUP students have been named Barry M. Goldwater Scholars since 2003. Since 1996, 16 students have won Fulbright awards for international study.FacultyAt IUP, students work closely with their professors to achieve their goals. Nearly all classes are taught by faculty members, as opposed to graduate assistants. Four faculty have been included in a list of the 300 highest rated by students in the US (Princeton Review.) Faculty have won more than 60 Fulbright scholarships, allowing them to study and research in more than a score of countries. Faculty research has been sponsored by institutions such as the National Science Foundation, NASA, the American Chemical Society, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US Department of Education.Degree ProgramsNot only does IUP offer an abundance of undergraduate and master’s programs, but it is the only university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to offer Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Degrees are offered from the broader, more traditional (philosophy, anthropology) to the career specific (safety sciences, respiratory therapy). IUP boasts: More than 120 undergraduate degree programs, combining rigorous classroom work with numerous internship, education abroad, research, and other experiential learning opportunities. A nationally renowned honors program, the Cook Honors College. More than 60 graduate degree programs, including 14 doctoral programs. Student LifeStudents benefit from the leadership, professional, service, and social opportunities offered by more than 250 exciting student organizations, including 30 fraternities and sororities. IUP has been ranked sixth in student clubs and activities among colleges in the mid-Atlantic region by College Insider.Find out more about student life at IUP.AthleticsIUP competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and is an NCAA Division II member. Seven varsity sports for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming, and track and field) and 10 for women (basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball). Scholarships are available for all varsity sports. IUP students also get involved in a variety of club and intramural sports.Find out more about athletics at IUP.ColorsOur colors are crimson and gray.IUP ValueIUP keeps tuition costs competitive using the per-credit tuition model. Find out an estimate of the 2020–21 tuition costs with our Cost Estimator.IUP disburses substantial financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and low-interest loans. In 2019–20: 9,798 students received financial aid The average student aid award was $16,000 4,436 students received scholarships specifically from IUP, totaling more than $7 millionFind more information about IUP in the Crimson Snapshot.The Foundation for Indiana University of PennsylvaniaThe Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967. The mission of the Foundation is to assist the university with achieving its goals by maximizing private support and acquiring or otherwise providing scholarships, buildings, grounds or other suitable facilities, improvements, or equipment for the university and students. As of June 30, 2020, the Foundation Investment Portfolio was more than $102.7 million (of which approximately $61 million in endowed funds).
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Salary : $16,000