Assistant - Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach

Available: Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities: This position is a full-time position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Responsible for effectively working with qualified student-athletes and assisting with all aspects of coaching, planning, and day-to-day operations of the men’s and women’s track and field program including:  identifying and recruiting quality student-athletes, assist in planning and execution of training plans, assist with scheduling and budgeting as well as travel plans, assist in academic progress for the student athletes, develop social media opportunities to promote the program and assist with fundraising and community service and other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or Director of Athletics.  Duties priority are for women’s and men’s Track and Field program and the applicant will assist with the women’s and men’s cross country program as warranted.  Applicant will have some teaching duties in the HSSE dept as needed.    Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of the University, Great American Conference (GAC), NCAA and other regulatory agencies.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree required.  Master’s preferred.

• Collegiate experience desirable

• Have a valid driver’s license

• The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment

• Thorough understanding of NCAA rules compliance

• Experience playing and coaching in the sport she/he coaches

• Must be certified or willing to be certified in AED (Automated External Defibrillators)/CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Able to remain calm in situations where emotions are strained

• Committed to both athletic and academic excellence

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a signed NWOSU Job Application form for Faculty - Administration Positions along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.