What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Track and Field Coach position at Virginia Military Institute?
Title: Assistant Track and Field Coach
State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer
Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Military Institute (VMI), a small NCAA Division I institution located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley of Southwest Virginia, is seeking a qualified coach to fill the position of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Assistant Coach, with primary responsibilities in short sprints, jumps, and multi-events in the Southern Conference.
The successful candidate will:
Assist in organizing and directing all phases of the Track and Field Program.
Recruit and evaluate potential student-athletes.
Coordinate team travel arrangements.
Design and implement training programs focused on athlete development, injury prevention, and performance enhancement
Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic department, and VMI administration to support student-athlete academic progress and personal development
Perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Ensure compliance with VMI, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Coaching experience or experience as a collegiate student-athlete in short sprints, jumps, and multi-events at the collegiate or high school level
Current USATF Level I certification and/or USTFCCCA Jump Event Specialist certification
Additional Considerations
USATF Level II certification (preferred in sprints or jumps)
USTFCCCA Strength & Conditioning certification
Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing student-athletes
Strong organizational and communication skills
Additional Considerations:
- Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
- Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values:
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Tamara Wade
Phone: 540-464-7322
Email: hroffice@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
