Job Description
Req Id:  41912
Job Title:  PFW - Assistant Men's & Women's Track and Field Coach
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW):

PFW is currently seeking an on site Assistant Coach Men's & Women’s Track & Field. This position will assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field program, with a focus on the sprints and hurdles event group.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Men's & Women's Track & Field program.
  • Understand, follow and enforce all NCAA bylaws, League regulations, and university academic and other policies and procedures.
  • Assist with the recruitment of quality athletes.  
  • Assist with the running of practices and practice content.      
  • Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.   
  • Assist with the scheduling of contests and travel arrangements (vehicles, meals, lodging, etc.)    
  • Assist with any needed coordination of team technical needs, ordering equipment, uniforms, gear and/or supplies.
  • Serve as an instructor for one HPER course per year for the School of Education, including development of course content, materials, evaluation and assignment of grades
  • Reinforce and uphold team rules, behavior guidelines and expectations consistent with university, NCAA, and Athletic Department policies.
  • Create and foster an environment that promotes the overall health and welfare of student-athletes.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree.
  • 2 years work experience at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level, or NAIA coaching experience with a specialty in working with sprints and hurdle event groups.
  • Working knowledge of NCAA DI rules, fundamentals, techniques, and rules of sport.
  • Able to effectively communicate with student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, faculty, staff, students and public.
  • Strong supervisory and public relations skills required along with support of Athletic Department values and principles, and a commitment to fundraising. 
  • Able to assist in the assessment of athletic skills and instruct athletes in techniques of sport.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Master’s degree.
  • Experience at the Division I Level.

 

Benefits:

  • Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
  • Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
  • Insurance starts on first day of employment.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
  • Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

 

Additional Information: 

  • Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
  • A background check and a Motor Vehicle Records Check (MVR) are required for this position.

 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

Posting Start Date:  4/30/26