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Assistant Track and Field Coach
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Assistant Track and Field Coach
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Alma
Job Type
Athletics - Part-Time Temporary
Job Number
2026-00051
Division
Athletics
Department
Track & Field - Men's
Opening Date
10/30/2026
Closing Date
11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
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POSITION SUMMARY
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Alma College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and the NCAA Division Ill. The position will assist with all daily aspects of the sport and will participate as an active member of the Athletics Department.
Supervision Received/Exercised:
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This position reports to the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field and has no supervisory responsibilities.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Coaching and training Alma College student-athletes as the pole vault coach, developing and conducting all in-season and out of season workout schedules
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Commit to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, College, the MIAA, and the NCAA with the utmost integrity
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Work closely with fellow coaches to develop recruiting strategies and a pool of admissible prospects.
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Maintain good relations with parents of prospective and current student-athletes
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Responsible for helping with the administration and set up of track and field events that may occur using the campus facilities
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Help with retention of current student athletes, monitoring grades and academic progress
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Develop student athletes to be contributing members to the campus community and the community at large
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Cooperate with athletic training staff, maintenance staff, transportation staff and others who are involved in supporting the athletic program
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Work cooperatively with personnel in athletic department and always represents the college positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school, and club coaches, media and general public
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Perform other duties as assigned
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience coaching track and field
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
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Ability to analyze data and clearly communicate findings to internal and external audiences
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Good organizational and analytical skills
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A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be physically able to lead practices program
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Position requires working weekday evenings and weekends as well as some travel
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk or sit for long periods of times
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Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations
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Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
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Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
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Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees in eligible positions working 30 hours or more per week. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; long-term disability; paid holidays; vacation; and sick leave.
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Part-time employees who average 20 hours per week over the course of a year are eligible for select benefits on a prorated basis.