Position Description:

Valparaiso University invites applications for an Assistant Track and Field Coach specializing in the Multi-Events. This coach will be responsible for the development of athletes competing in decathlon, heptathlon, and open event specialties. The role includes practice planning, technical instruction, recruiting, and assisting with meet operations. The ideal candidate is committed to building a competitive, supportive, and academically-focused team environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage training plans across all ten (men) or seven (women) multi-event disciplines.
• Provide individualized technical instruction in events such as jumps, throws, hurdles, and sprints.
• Assist with team operations, meet planning, and logistics.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes who can succeed both athletically and academically.
• Promote academic achievement and personal growth among student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NCAA and institutional policies.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Coaching or competitive experience in multi-events.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other event coaches.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Other Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Previous collegiate coaching experience
• Experience coaching horizontal jumps, pole vault, and/or throws.

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All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

Cover letter

Resume

List of 3 professional references

Answer all application questions

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Please address the cover letter to:

Vincent Walker, Head Coach

Valparaiso University

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience with day-to-day administrative and operational responsibilities of leading and supervising a cross country program; including but not limited to implementation of running and workout programs, budget management, professional development, NCAA rules and regulations, organization skills and supporting the educational goals and ideals of the members of the cross country programs.
• A commitment to the academic goals of Stetson University.
• Support the University’s Mission and Values in their role.
• The ability to work effectively with student-athletes, alumni, program boosters, the public and administrative staff.
• The ability to coach and teach a wide skill range of the fundamentals and theories of cross country to student athletes.
• The ability to manage all facets of the cross country programs.