• Assistant Track Coach

    Lamar University (Beaumont, TX)


    Position Information

    Posting Number 20113117

     

    Position Title Assistant Track Coach

     

    FTE 1.0

     

    Position Type Staff

     

    Department Track Mens & Women's

     

    Position Summary Information

    Job Summary/Basic Function

    About This Role:

    The Assistant Track & Field coach assists the Head Coach with the overall organization of the program. The primary responsibility is to recruit, and coach combined events and vertical jumps. Additional responsibilities include planning on-campus recruitment, team travel, and other duties as assigned.

    What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

    + Assists the Head Track Coach during practice and competition.

    + Assists the Head Track Coach with a variety of administrative duties.

    + Assists in developing a successful recruiting program and will attempt to recruit the best

     

    students as well as athletes.

     

    + Recognizes and promotes the best interest of the student athletes both academically and

     

    athletically – encouraging each to graduate.

     

    + Available to the news media on appropriate occasions as determined by the Head Track

    Coach in conjunction with the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Key Competencies:

    + Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

    + Commitment to compliance and academic success.

    + Effective communication, both written and oral.

    + Exceptionally strong organizational skills.

    + Ability to assist with budgetary management for department.

    + Strict adherence to established NCAA , Southland Conference, Texas State University System, and Lamar University rules and regulations required. A violation of these rules and regulations can lead to disciplinary action including termination.

    Physical Requirements:

    + This position required sitting and standing for extended periods of time and lifting to 25 pounds while performing the essential functions as described within the essential job functions.

    Job Conditions:

    + Work indoors/outdoors in all seasons.

    Who We Are:

    Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

     

    Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

    Benefits:

    + Health, dental & vision insurance

    + Life insurance

    + State of Texas Retirement plans

    + Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

    + Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

     

    To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/hr-services/benefits/index.html)

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree

    + 2 year’s NCAA Division I and/or professional experience as a coach or student athlete · Knowledge of NCAA rules required.

    + Strict adherence to established NCAA , Southland Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University rules and regulations is required. A violation of these rules and regulations can lead to disciplinary action including termination.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

    Veteran's Preference Statement

    Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Security Sensitive Statement

    This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

     

    Salary Commensurate

     

    Work Hours

     

    Application Information

     

    Posting Date 05/16/2025

     

    Close Date 08/18/2025

     

    Open Until Filled No

     

    Special Instructions