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Assistant Coach, Track and Field

Position Number: 9741549
Location: Buffalo, United States
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Coach, Track and Field

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Coach, Track and Field
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9741549"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63673
Job Type: Part-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Director of Track & Field/Cross Country, the University at Buffalo is seeking a highly motivated part-time Assistant Track & Field Coach with emphasis on the Throws Events. Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse group of student athletes, staff, and alumni. High level of knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division 1 rules and regulations is also preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing and implementing a year-round training program for the Throws Program.
Develop daily training plans to successfully implement all fundamentals required by the sport/specific position.
Oversee the academic success of the student-athlete and work cooperatively with Student-Athlete Academic Services.
Support the well-being of the student athlete in cooperation with the services of Sports Performance, Sports Medicine, and departments providing information regarding prevention and care of health and wellness.
Recruit student-athletes that can contribute athletically to the program and reflect the academic standards of UB.
Effectively recruit student-athletes within assigned areas including evaluations, phone calls, contacts to high school/club coaches, and setting up unofficial and official visits, and making home visits and evaluations. Work with the Director to determine priority students and scholarship offers.
Various administrative duties will be assigned as the discretion of the Director which may include, but not limited to:
- Program fund raising.
- Equipment ordering and inventory. Work with the equipment room manager and Director to order new equipment, evaluate current equipment for damage/needed repairs, keep accurate inventory. Work with both parties to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Home meet management.
Must be able to travel weekdays and weekends.
The position is a part-time, 10- month. Work schedule includes evenings and weekends.

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.
Experience coaching at the collegiate level.
Demonstrate successful development of athletes.
Demonstrate successful recruiting.
Demonstrate a commitment to compliance with NCAA, Mid-American Conference, University and department rules and regulations.
CPR/AED certification.
Must maintain valid driver's license.
Computer proficiency in word, excel, publisher, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related area.
Proven track record of developing student-athletes to a conference championship and national level.
Successful experience working in a Division I Track & Field program.
Understanding of NCAA rules compliance.
Experience evaluating prospective student-athletes academically, athletically, and characteristically.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$21,498

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Heather Cooper
Contact's Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Contact's Title: Associate Athletic Director for Human Resources
Contact's Email: hrgibbs@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-3842

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 09/03/2026