Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Track & Field - Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles

University of Scranton

Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Track & Field - Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles

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Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX
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The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The Universitys mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at .

Department
Athletics



Job Purpose:

Responsible for programing, and implementing and administering workouts for the Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles event group. Applicant should adhere to the guidelines, rules and regulations of The University of Scranton, Landmark Conference and the NCAA.

Essential Duties:

• Lead training and practice sessions for throwers, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained

• Perform Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles specific coaching and instructional responsibilities during athletic events

• Attend coachs preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings

• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University, Landmark Conference and NCAA regulations

• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes under the guidance and direction of the head coach and coordinate all recruiting activities with the head coach and with appropriate departmental personnel

• Work closely with athletic training staff to insure safety of all student-athletes

• Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and externally to the media, alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the general public

Additional Skills Required:

• Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid & AED and recertify as needed on an annual basis

• Must possess current state drivers license

• Must be capable of moderate physical activity and have the ability to work and display a cooperative attitude toward all other sports programs and other functions of the University and the Athletic Department

• Must have the ability to develop a positive working relationship with all support offices both in the department and on campus

• Must be able to stand for periods up to 6 hours

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to perform athletic fundamentals (running, jumping, kneeling, bending)

• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each persons worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy

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  Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent is required

Preferred Education:



Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

High School and/or Club coaching experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:



Years of Experience:

University Classification: Professional

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Schedule/Work Hours: Hours vary due to nature of position.

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time

Annual Schedule: 10



Special Instructions to Applicants:



Posting Number: S1004P

Open Date: 03/11/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

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