Assistant Coach, Track & Field

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Start Time

n/a

End Time

n/a

Hours Per Week

As needed

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Varies

Salary

Anticipated Start Date

January 2026

Anticipated End Date

May 2026

Position Summary Information

| Position Purpose |
The Assistant Track & Field Coach assists in the overall organization, and administration of Mansfield’s NCAA Division II Track & Field program. Duties may include (but are not limited to): recruiting student athletes within the rules and philosophy of the NCAA, PSAC and CU Mansfield; evaluating student-athlete talent – both academically and athletically; emphasizing academic priorities to student-athletes; helping to organize/conduct all practices; scouting and providing appropriate strategy for competitive success; related administrative tasks; assisting with fundraising initiatives; and maintaining appropriate communication with students, other coaches, university staff, parents, and alumni. | | Description of Duties |
- To help plan, direct and organize all aspects of pre-season, in-season and post-season training, as well as competitions at the direction of the Head Coach. - To help direct and be involved in the recruitment of student-athletes and to ensure that recruitment practices are consistent with all NCAA, PSAC, and Mansfield regulations. - To plan and/or participate in fundraising activities associated with the sport of Track & Field. - To assume responsibility for appropriate administrative tasks such as equipment inventory, travel arrangements and game management. - Chart/report countable related athletic activities (CARA). - Work with NCAA Clearinghouse to track student-athlete eligibility. - Track recruiting with the Compliance Assistant Internet program. - To assume other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

| | Decision Making |
Must be adept at problem-solving; both in long-range situations and immediate “game-time” situations.

Will refer all decisions to the Head Coach for implementation. | | Fiscal Responsibility |
Develops and monitors operating budget in cooperation with the Head Coach. Is responsible for helping the Head Coach with fundraising efforts and Alumni engagement activities. Stays within a budget for all recruiting trips and team related travel. | | Supervisory Responsibility |
Will provide some supervision to student managers and student employees as well as student-athletes by adhering to position responsibilities and team rules. | | Minimum Requirements Profile |
Previous Track & Field participation or coaching experience. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree and previous collegiate Track & Field coaching experience. | | Applicant Rating Criteria | | | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
Must be able to demonstrate an ability to be engaged in all aspects of a Division II Track & Field program; must be able to work independently at times; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; demonstrated commitment to academic and athletic excellence; must have a general understanding of NCAA Division II rules and regulations and be committed to their implementation and observance. Candidates must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship both on and off the field and must also demonstrate a commitment to diversity. Demonstration, through past accomplishments and behaviors, of the ability to support Mansfield University’s principles and values of Character, Scholarship, Culture, Service (http://www1.mansfield.edu/mansfield-creed) and the University’s strong student-centered vision and mission is required. Other conditions of employment include verification of all earned degrees through the receipt of original transcripts, acceptable background clearance check reports, authorization to be employed in the United States or the ability to obtain prior to commencement of employment, and positive references. Must also possess a valid driver’s license and have certification in CPR and First Aid within six months of the commencement of employment and must maintain certification during employment. | | Essential Functions |

Working alone – 30%; working in groups – 60%
Sitting – 33.3%; Walking – 33.3%; Standing – 33.3%
Working indoors – 20% and outdoors – 80%
Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 10 pounds
Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or greater
Occasional pushing/pulling objects weighing 25 pounds or greater
Frequent reaching for objects at, above, and below the shoulder
Frequent twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects
Occasional fine manipulation with hands
Frequent simple grasping; occasional power grasping
Basic Math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Reading skills including understanding written direction
Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents
Sensory skills (ie; visual, hearing, and speaking)
Keyboard skills |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date mm-dd-yyyy | 01/02/2026 | | Close Date mm-dd-yyyy | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
For full consideration, applications must be received by March 1, 2026.
Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. | | Background Clearances |
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment. | | Diversity Statement |
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals. | | Title IX/Clery |
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.ed...), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu.... Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020. | | About Commonwealth University of PA |
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