Assistant Track and Field Coach

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:

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 Mens and Womens 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

Bachelors 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

4 years of coaching experience
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:
PACERS: Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.