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Assistant Track and Field Coach (Throws)

Simpson College
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026

About the role

Description

Simpson College, an NCAA Division III institution, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Track and Field (Throws).

Responsibilities include assisting the head coach with all aspects of the daily operations of the men’s and women’s intercollegiate track and field program, specifically recruiting student-athletes, supporting student-athletes throughout their collegiate careers, assisting with meet management, and fundraising. This position will be responsible for coaching throwing events.  As a member of the athletics department, you may be assigned other duties by the Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, Head Track Coach, or the Director of Athletics.

 

 

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree is required
  • Previous coaching experience, ideally at the collegiate level
  • Previous experience as a thrower or coaching throwing is required

Application Instructions

All applicants must provide:

  • Cover Letter outlining applicable experience and interest in the position
  • Up-to-date resume
  • Contact information for three professional references. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Simpson College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning Simpson College’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX – Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act are directed to contact Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125-1299, (515) 961-1511. Persons may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX – Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act. 

TITLE IX: Simpson College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. Simpson College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about non-compliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy, more information, or to report an instance of sex or gender-based discrimination, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (titleix@simpson.edu) and/or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html.  

The College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. Simpson’s annual security compliance document is available on the Simpson Security website. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to, upon being made an offer of employment, produce documents that are specified by the federal government to establish your identity and right to work in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after beginning paid employment. Questions? Contact the Human Resources department at employment@simpson.edu 

SIMPSON COLLEGE PROMOTES A CLEAR AIR LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ON COLLEGE PROPERTY. 

 

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