Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Track & Field

Job Posting

Position
Assistant Coach,
Men’s & Women’s
Track & Field

Department
Athletics

Reports to
Coach, Men’s &
Women’s Track &
Field

FTE
.75

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Job Posting

Position
Assistant Coach,
Men’s & Women’s
Track & Field

Department
Athletics

Reports to
Coach, Men’s &
Women’s Track &
Field

FTE
.75

FLSA Class
Exempt

Grace College and Seminary makes employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without
regard to race, color, sex (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification), pregnancy, age, ancestry,
national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected
category. Grace College and Seminary is a Christian religious-affiliated organization and, as such, is permitted
religious exemptions set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Regular attendance is both expected and
essential to the job.

Scope of Responsibilities: The position is responsible for assisting in the oversight of the
Men’s & Women's Track & Field Throws program at Grace College.

General Responsibilities:

A. Duties:

1. Coaching:
   

a. Teacher of the sport of track & field at Grace College.
b. Specialize in teaching Throws.This includes year-long practice planning, supervision and motivation

of athletes.

c. Supervise fall workouts for athletes, including general conditioning and weight training.
d. Assist in the supervision of student athletes from the time practice or activity starts until the student

athletes leave. At no time should the student athletes be without supervision of a coach.

1. Administrative Responsibilities:
   

a. Assist with meet entries and travel planning.
b. Assist the Head Coach in the distribution, collection, and storage of athletic equipment, uniforms,

and supplies (during the season and at its conclusion), and in the collection of fees from athletes for
lost equipment and uniforms.

c. Assist in the coordination of transportation for team members to all scheduled events.
d. Perform any other duties or responsibilities related to the coaching position as needed or directed by

the Head Coach.

1. Recruiting and Fundraising:
   

a. Recruit student-athletes in assigned event areas. This may include phone contacts, campus visits, and

scouting trips.

b. Participate in fundraising activities and the management of all related details.

1. Student Mentoring and Leadership:
   

a. Maintain strong leadership among student athletes.
b. Assist with the discipleship of the student-athletes in such ways as Bible studies, one-on-one

meetings and being available outside of normal working hours.

c. Demonstrate an interest in the classroom efforts and off-season activities of student-athletes.
d. Monitor and address the conduct of the student-athletes at practices and competitions.

Job Posting

Position
Assistant Coach,
Men’s & Women’s
Track & Field

Qualifications:

A. Minimum:

Department
Athletics

Reports to
Coach, Men’s &
Women’s Track &
Field

FTE
.75

FLSA Class
Exempt

1. Experience as a collegiate athlete and/or coach in the area of Throws.
   
   1. Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork
      

and achieve desired results.

1. Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance.
   

B. Preferred:

1. Bachelor’s degree in the field of Physical Education, Sports Studies, or a related field.
   
   1. Successful coaching experience at the high school and/or college levels.
      
   2. Commitment to the mission and values of an evangelical Christian institution.
      

Status: Part-Time; Exempt

A completed employment application, resume, 2 employment references and a spiritual life reference must
be submitted in order to be considered for employment. Applications are available in the Human
Resource Office or can be downloaded at http://www.grace.edu, Employment. Applications are
submitted by email to employment@grace.edu.

Posted: 6/18/2026

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