Assistant Track and Field Coach

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

Posted Date: Jan 15, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$36,668/yr
Years of Experience
2+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Western New Mexico University
Western N.M. Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Athletic Director

Conference

Lone Star (DII)

About the Job

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Position Classification

Staff

Employment Type

Full-Time

Benefits

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Position Classification

Staff

Employment Type

Full-Time

Benefits

Full Time Benefitted

Department

Track & Field

Summary

Under supervision of the Head Coach and Director of Athletics, plan, teach and develop the track and field program to ensure compliance with established guidelines and regulations of the NCAA for college/university sponsored events.

Duties

Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition. Receives guidance and instruction from Head Coach and/or more senior coaches in general and specific coaching procedures, methods, and techniques.
Assists with the design of workout programs and training routines to improve athletic performance.
Assists as directed with implementing and supervising athletic training, strength, and conditioning workouts; provides technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport.
Assists Head Coach, as directed, in conducting recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules.
Assists head coach in monitoring and assisting student-athletes in academic progress.
Assists as appropriate in planning and arranging team travel; may coordinate personnel and equipment transportation and accommodations.
Participates in various fundraising, marketing, and promotions activities.
Performs administrative duties including ordering and maintaining equipment, monitoring budgets, and initiating correspondence.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Background

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years high school coaching experience or 2 years of college coaching experience (graduate assistant counts) required. Master’s degree with total of 5 years of both collegiate competition and/or coaching experience (graduate assistant counts) preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge

Must be knowledgeable of University policies and procedures. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Organizing and coordinating skills. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Skill in examining current operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals. Skill in the configuration and use of computerized database programs. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to administrative support staff and/or students. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Knowledge of basic degree program content. Knowledge of rules governing residency in New Mexico for tuition purposes. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal office, indoor and outdoor environments. Work in an environment subject to frequent travel with exposure to varying climatic conditions. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. Ability to handle outdoor conditions for most of the work time. Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays. Required to travel for long periods of time. Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs and steps. Must be able to visually and auditory assess situations to insure health and safety. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting. Will be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.