Assistant Track and Field Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description :

Position Description : The Assistant men’s and women’s track and field coach for Jumps and Hurdles is responsible for assisting the head coach in running an NCAA Division I men’s and women’s track and field programs by recruiting academically qualified prospective students-athletes, developing and implementing training sessions, practices and game plans, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting student-athletes in their personal, academic and athletic development at Merrimack College. This part-time position reports directly to the head men’s and women’s track and field coach and is responsible for assisting in all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies.

Position Responsibilities :

Assist in the supervision and direction of all aspects of the team, at the direction of the head coach.

Participate in the recruitment of high-quality student-athletes, including the planning of on-campus visits.

Participate in the development of student-athletes personally, academically and athletically.

Assist in coaching; help plan and run training sessions and practices.

Help coordinate team travel planning, meals and logistics.

Attend individual student-athlete meetings with the head coach as needed.

Help monitor academic progress and ensure the academic success of team members.

Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.

Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance.

Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as trust and mutual respect.

Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, guest speakers and other events / meetings as appropriate.

Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility to be assigned by the head coach.

Position Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

1-2 years of previous coaching experience

Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics

Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge

Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines

Collegiate track and field experience is preferred.

Application Materials Should Include :

Resume

Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools : arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities / Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.