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Assistant Track and Field Coach (Throws)

Trinity University
United States, Texas, San Antonio
1 Trinity Place (Show on map)
Oct 09, 2026
Job Family Group: Staff Department/Office: Track Time Type: Part time Compensation: Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education. Exemption Status: Exempt Job Description: Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition in track. Recruit student athletes. Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. Coach players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques in track throws events. Assists with coaching and recruiting for the Track program. Designs and implements workouts for throwers. Knowledge of and compliance with all rules and changes that occur in the sport of Track. Provides instruction and feedback to the throwers, during and after games. Assists with management of game day preparation and activities. Knowledge of, and compliance with, NCAA rules and regulations concerning recruiting and eligibility. Assists with managing the throws facility. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Abides by NCAA Division III Track & Field. Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interact with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies. Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines. Performs other duties as required. EDUCATION Required: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university. Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university. EXPERIENCE Required: 1 year of experience as an assistant coach and/or as a student athlete in throws. Preferred: 3 years of experience. Experience coaching collegiate throws, preferably at Division III level. Multiple years coaching at the intercollegiate level and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training (educational courses, etc.) that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Required: Effectiveness in the recruitment of student athletes and the instructional aspects of coaching. NCAA rules (General & Division III). Coaching, recruiting, scouting, and scheduling. Management, leadership, and teaching. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Detail-oriented and well organized. Critical thinking skills, adaptability, and initiative. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Required: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period. OTHER REQUIREMENTS All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC). This job involves a commitment of ten hour per week during the fall semester/season. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS None NUMBER OF INDIRECT REPORTS None SUPERVISION RECEIVED Specific and general instruction from supervisor, either verbally or in writing. Operates independently for most routine matters. INTERACTION Work alone Work with other employees Customer contact Students Alumni COMPUTER SOFTWARE Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word EQUIPMENT None SECURITY SENSITIVE Each member of the faculty, staff and student body is responsible for carrying out campus regulations, procedures and practices and shall comply with federal, state and local laws related to security matters while on the campus or in the course of representing or conducting University activities. ATTENDANCE STANDARD Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements are an essential requirement of this position, including working all full-time regular hours as established by the supervisor in addition to any scheduled or emergency overtime. INTERNAL CONTROLS Applies to Supervisors (and above) and/or anyone with financial responsibilities. Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with. DECISION MAKING Work from detailed instructions or where variation in procedures is limited. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY None FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY None PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Balancing Bending Carrying Driving Handling Hearing Reacting Reading Standing Sitting Talking Using both feet Using both hands Walking Writing Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Must be physically able to endure working outdoors in extreme heat and cold. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS General office environment Wet or humid conditions Outdoors CHEMICAL EXPOSURE May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious and communicable diseases or biological agents.