Assistant Track & Field Coach (Recruiting and Multi-Event Focus)

Primary Purpose
The University of the Pacific is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Track & Field Coach with a proven track record in recruiting and developing student-athletes across multiple disciplines with a primary focus on jumps multi-events and pole vault. This individual will play a pivotal role in recruiting both domestically and internationally and in elevating our competitive success in the West Coast Conference.

Essential Functions
Lead recruiting efforts for the track and field program with emphasis on building a diverse competitive and academically strong roster. Design and implement training programs for vertical jumps multi-events and pole vault with the flexibility to support additional event groups as needed. Identify and recruit high-potential student-athletes on a national and international scale. Serve as a liaison between academic support staff and student-athletes ensuring strong academic performance and retention. Assist with team travel operations equipment management and budgeting. Support the coordination of home meets fundraising efforts and alumni engagement. Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes growth accountability and excellence. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree. Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience with significant experience in recruiting and coaching jumps and multi-events.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree. Demonstrated success in recruiting nationally and internationally across multiple event groups. Proven development of All-Americans NCAA Regional Qualifiers and school record holders. USATF Level Two Certification (Throws) and Level One Certification preferred. CPR / AED certification (current). Coaching at the collegiate level for jumps and multi-events. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing recruiting databases travel planning and athlete development plans. Experience as a Director of Operations or similar administrative leadership within a collegiate athletics program. Passion for mentoring and developing student-athletes in both their athletic and academic journeys. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Work Schedule
Work is performed during standard business hours as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Occasional travel required for competition and recruiting.