Assistant Women's & Men's Track & Field Coach

Part of the internationally respected Purdue University system, Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse, student-centered campuses, located in Northwest Indiana and in close proximity to Chicago. Purdue Northwest has approximately 8,900 students and offers more than 70-degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest Athletics consists of 450 student athletes and 21 sports and is a member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Intercollegiate athletic teams are fielded in baseball, men’s and women's basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, esports, men’s and women’s golf, men’s ice hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, softball, stunt, and women’s volleyball.  Esports is a member of the Midwest Esports Conference.  Purdue Northwest has recently developed new ice hockey, baseball, basketball, esports, softball, soccer, and tennis facilities. For more information on the Purdue University Northwest athletics program please go to PNWathletics.com

With campuses in both Hammond and Westville, IN, PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores.  You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Women's and Men's Track and Field Coach reporting to the Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach at our Hammond, IN campus
• Assist head coach in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the track and field/cross country programs.
• Assist the head coach with the recruiting, academic oversight, fundraising, social media and coordinating of camps and coaching clinics. 
• Maintain knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and conference should be maintained, reviewed and practiced ensuring compliance relative to those applicable duties

Education of Assistant Track and Field Coach

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Education, Fitness or related program is preferred.

Experience of Assistant Track & Field Coach

• Two years of track and field coaching experience required at the professional or college level.
• Experience with throwing events, pole vault, jumping events, or distance preferred.

Core Competencies of Assistant Track and Field Coach

• Must have strong team building/management skills
• Ability to work across academic and administrative departments in a cooperative manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate collaborative efforts
• Demonstrated experience in program development, management, and leadership
• Ability to interact with members of the public and media
• Ability to supervise temporary staff
• Understanding of the student-athletes' commitment to academics
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. occasionally. 
• As a part of the job responsibilities associated with this position, knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and conference should be maintained, reviewed and practiced ensuring compliance relative to those applicable duties.

Additional Information

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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