Assistant Coach, Track & Field (Contractual)

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top 100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and supports the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University is a Division I member of the Coastal Athletic Association. The Assistant Coach of Track & Field, under the direction of the head coach, teaches and provides instruction in the sports of track and field and assists in the planning, promotion, and administration of quality Division I track and field and cross-country programs.

Responsibilities for the Assistant Coach of Track & Field include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides skill instruction for student-athletes, including independent planning and implementation of a season long plan for a set group of athletes; participates in all aspects of practice instruction and competition
• Under the direction of the head coach, coordinates all team operations including travel, bus, hotel, and restaurant logistics under budgetary elements
• Assists with recruiting and evaluation of prospective student-athletes including, but not limited to official visits
• Assists with academic support, fundraising activities, home meet management, community servicing including communication and outreach to alumni
• Coordinates with Director of Student-Athlete Experience and tracks and maintains accurate records of all student-athlete participation in Total Tiger programs
• Maintains knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and CAA rules
• Completes monthly CARA logs, recruiting logs, and other end-of-year summaries and correspondence within ARMS Software in coordination with the Compliance Office
• Works collaboratively within the structure and framework of the athletics department and university
• Performs other duties consistent with the nature of the role as assigned by the head coach

The work hours for this position include weekends and holidays as necessary for practice and competition schedule. Travel is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of experience in track & field (multi's/jumps) at the collegiate or professional level
• A commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, CAA, and institutional rules
• Must be able to obtain AED/CPR certification and University Fleet Van Training within 3 months of employment
• Must have and maintain a valid