Assistant Track and Field Coach

Job Duties

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI), a small NCAA Division I institution located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley of Southwest Virginia, is seeking a qualified coach to fill the position of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Assistant Coach, with primary responsibilities in short sprints, jumps, and multi-events in the Southern Conference.

The successful candidate will :

Assist in organizing and directing all phases of the Track and Field Program.

Recruit and evaluate potential student-athletes.

Coordinate team travel arrangements.

Design and implement training programs focused on athlete development, injury prevention, and performance enhancement

Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic department, and VMI administration to support student-athlete academic progress and personal development

Perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Ensure compliance with VMI, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Coaching experience or experience as a collegiate student-athlete in short sprints, jumps, and multi-events at the collegiate or high school level

Current USATF Level I certification and / or USTFCCCA Jump Event Specialist certification

Additional Considerations

4 years of coaching experience

USATF Level II certification (preferred in sprints or jumps)

USTFCCCA Strength & Conditioning certification

Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing student-athletes

Strong organizational and communication skills

Additional Considerations :

• Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
• Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values :

PACERS : Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name : Tamara Wade

Phone : 540-464-7322

Email :

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter.