Virginia Wesleyan University·Virginia Beach, Virginia
Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the Men's and Women's Track and Field program, including coaching, recruitment, and practice planning. Manage administrative duties such as team travel, fundraising, and monitoring student-athletes' academic progress.
Batten University, a NCAA Division III institution and a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for a Men’s and Women's Track and Field Graduate Assistant. Batten University is located in Virginia Beach, VA, and sponsors 24 varsity sports teams, supporting almost 500 student-athletes.
The qualified applicant will report to the Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach. The individual will assist with all aspects of the Men's and Women's Track and Field program, including recruitment of quality student-athletes, scheduling, managing and coaching meets, planning as well as conducting practices. This individual will also be organizing team travel, monitoring student-athletes’ academic progress, equipment maintenance, fundraising and other administrative duties assigned by the Head Coach. Additionally, a thorough understanding of and accountability to NCAA, Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and regulations is necessary.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
This is a graduate assistant position.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Tuition remission for graduate programs is included as well as a stipend.
Preference will be given to applicants with college coaching experience and/or experience as a college track and field student-athlete.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the university’s auto insurance carrier.
A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license are required. Preference is given to candidates with college coaching experience or those who were college track and field student-athletes.
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Market context
In Virginia, graduate internships in cross country and track & field are often competitive because programs value candidates who can support training, recruiting, and day-to-day team operations while balancing graduate study. This role stands out for applicants with college coaching experience or a background as a collegiate track and field student-athlete; a bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm how the stipend and tuition remission fit your graduate plans before applying.