Track & Field Assistant Coach

Department Summary

San Jose State University Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play, sportsmanship, and Spartan Pride.

The Track & Field Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Track & Field program, including recruiting coordination, fundraising, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.

• Oversee the academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successful recruiting and retention of high-level student-athletes.
• Coordinate all recruiting activities.
• Collaborate with Head Coach, Staff, Athletic Trainers, and Strength & Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
• Assist with coaching responsibilities which could include Men's & Women's Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, Multi Events and/or Distance events.
• Assist with maintaining the track and field budget.
• Collaborate with the equipment coordinator for gear purchases.
• Responsible for team fundraising endeavors
• Oversight of reconciliation of expenses and proposing purchases for the sports program.
• Serve as a liaison to the broader (University) community, engaging in alumni, fundraising, and other key stakeholder activities.
• Organize community service events for the team.
• Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

• Bachelor's degree
• Successful NCAA or International Coaching experience or Elite International athletic experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

• Master s degree & 3 years NCAA/DI track and field coaching experience.

Classification: 2382 / Coaching Assistant
Anticipated Salary: $6,288/monthly - $6,750/monthly

Faculty employees, including Unit 3 Coaches, must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance.

SJSU recommends that all individuals who access any in-person University program or activity follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Athletic coach appointments are temporary by nature, expire at the end of the term stated and do not establish any future appointment rights. The position does not qualify for or lead to tenure but may be extended on an annual basis.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world - San Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. The 2020 #1 Most Transformative University in the nation according to Money Magazine, San Jose State is an essential partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the…