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