Assistant Track & Field Coach (Throws)
Wellesley Information Services
Location
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Salary
$7,763 / YEAR
Quick overview
Assist the Head Coach in managing all aspects of the Track & Field program, specifically leading and developing the throws group. Responsibilities include conducting daily practices, managing competitions, recruiting athletes, and promoting the program via social media.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree and a valid US driver's license are required, along with CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications upon hire. Previous coaching experience at the high school or college level and USATF Level 1 certification are preferred.
Job description
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- Job Posting Title Assistant Track & Field Coach (Throws)
Job Description: Summary Faculty
Job Description
The Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics (PERA) Department is seeking an individual with experience working within a community of diverse students and colleagues. Successful candidates will by their coaching, administrative, professional skills, leadership and service demonstrate they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of athletics, the department and our community. PERA is currently accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Track & Field Coach (Throws). This is a 9 month (.20 FTE) faculty position and is not benefits eligible. Assistant Track & Field Responsibilities: Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the Track & Field programs. Duties include but are not limited to teaching and coaching of student-athletes at daily practices and team competitions, practice and meet preparation, implementation of fundraising and community service activities, recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and program promotion through social media. This position will work primarily to lead and develop our throws group.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree is required. Previous experience as a high school or college coach and/or a strong background as a track athlete are preferred. USATF Level 1 certification or higher preferred. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required upon hire. Must possess a valid US driver license. This position requires a background check including driving record. Salary The Assistant Track & Field Coach (Throws) is a part time faculty position with a salary of $7,763, no benefits. Application Procedure: Apply online at: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty Materials include resume and cover letter . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Start date is September 1, 2026 College Profile: Located 12 miles west of Boston, Wellesley College is a four-year liberal arts college for women. A member of the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference and NCAADivision III, Wellesley sponsors 14 varsity sports for an undergraduate population of 2300 students with a mission to provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world. Contact Information: Phil Jennings, Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field 781.283.3105 pjennings@wellesley.edu Worker Sub-Type Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term) Time Type Part time EEO Statement At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members of the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae—guided by deeply held shared values: Intellectual Discovery and Excellence: We believe in the transformative power of curiosity, learning, and teaching. Gender Equality: As a women’s college, we have always been committed to gender equality as foundational to societal progress. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We affirm that diversity is essential to educational excellence, and we are committed to being a community in which each member thrives. Connection and Community: We value the equal dignity of every member of the community and our sustained connection to one another, to our campus, and to our mission. Empowerment and Social Change: We believe in the power and potential of our students and all members of our community to envision the world in which they want to live and to take action to make it real. Integrity and Academic Freedom: We commit ourselves to high standards of personal and intellectual integrity, we embrace the principles of freedom and rigor in scholarly inquiry, and we assert the importance of holding to the truths such inquiry reveals.