St. Olaf College·Northfield, Minnesota
The assistant coach will assist in the instruction, practice planning, and advisement of the men's and women's track and field throws programs. They are also responsible for actively recruiting qualified student-athletes and supporting their athletic, emotional, and social growth.
Men’s and Women’s Assistant Track and Field Coach, Throws.
Athletics.
Exempt.
Work
Schedule: This position is a part-time role within the athletic department. It requires a flexible work schedule; nights and weekends are necessary, and traveling with teams is required.
Work
Location: On Campus.
$8,500.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
1+ year of high school, club, or college coaching experience.
Master’s Degree.
Experience:
3+ years of college coaching experience.
• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
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Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College [http://wp.stolaf.edu/] is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.
The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/ [https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/]
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St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. St. Olaf College prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment.
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Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S.
Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and at least one year of coaching experience. A master's degree and three or more years of college coaching experience are preferred.
Market context
In Minnesota, assistant track and field coaching roles are often tied to school athletics calendars, so demand can rise around hiring cycles and program staffing needs. These positions are competitive because schools commonly look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, coaching experience, and preferred college-level backgrounds; benefits such as paid time off, retirement match, HSA contributions, and tuition discounts can also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.