Assistant Coach, Track and Field

Department

Track

Job Posting Title

Assistant Coach, Track and Field

Department

Track

Job Posting Title

Assistant Coach, Track and Field

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Collegiate track coaching experience, recruiting experience and demonstrated knowledge of the rules and regulations of NCAA track & field.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Multis, Throwing events, Pole Vault and Hurdle experience beneficial. Master’s degree preferred.

Appointment Date: As soon as a viable candidate is identified.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin July 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffi...

Responsibilities:

Proven personal and professional integrity and excellent coaching, recruiting and teaching skills necessary. Will be responsible for and administer all aspects of the Track and Field/Cross County program as directed by the head coach. The successful candidate is expected to create an atmosphere favorable to moral, athletic and academic development of student-athletes. Previous track and field coaching and/or competitive experience at the collegiate level preferred, along with competent computer skills. Applicants should be familiar with the MIAA/NCAA Division II. Additional duties assigned as needed by the Department of Athletics.

Required Application Documents: Letter of Application, resume, transcripts, and three references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Brad Haynes

Email: behaynes@fhsu.edu

Phone: 785-628-5288

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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