Assistant Coach, Track & Field

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for the administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and weekend hours. This position will work directly with the men’s and women’s track and field programs in programming and recruiting (sprints and jumps), as well as other duties assigned by the head coach.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for assisting all aspects of an athletically competitive track & field program, including, but not limited to:

·      Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and training schedules for the men’s and women’s sprints and jumps.

·      Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches and the broader campus community

·      Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes

·      Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments

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Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for the administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and weekend hours. This position will work directly with the men’s and women’s track and field programs in programming and recruiting (sprints and jumps), as well as other duties assigned by the head coach.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for assisting all aspects of an athletically competitive track & field program, including, but not limited to:

·      Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and training schedules for the men’s and women’s sprints and jumps.

·      Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches and the broader campus community

·      Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes

·      Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments

·      Conduct sound fiscal management and participate in fundraising activities supporting the program

·      Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement

·      Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes

·      Establish positive relationships with support staff

·      Assist in planning as well as participate in cross country/track and field camps and clinics

·      Represent the cross country and track and field program as designated by the head coach

·      Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive school vehicles per board policy (including the occasional driving for the cross country programs).

·      Ability to drive up to 15 passenger van/coach bus

·      Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 or more years experience coaching collegiate sprints and jumps

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree
• NCAA Division II athletic or coaching experience

·         A thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the rules, regulations and policies of NCAA and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will report to the Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (weight room).
• Ability to share an office with Associate Head Coach
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period.
• Ability to carry out campus tours and recruiting calls.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lead walking tours of campus.
• Ability to coach in hot and cold weather conditions.
• Light to moderate lifting is required

 

 

Travel:

·         Must be able to travel to overnight and/or day trip track meets in spring semester as listed in track schedule.

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range:

·         Exempt

·         Full-Time

·         Temporary

·         Full Year

·         9AM-5pm M-F. Weekends during track season. No overtime.

Compensation

The salary range is $32,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• ​Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on September 13, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

 
  The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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