ASSISTANT MEN/WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY COACH Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4999376)  ASSISTANT MEN/WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY COACH Salary $41,477.00 Annually Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 999324 Department Northwestern State University Opening Date 07/08/2025 + Description + Benefits About this Job Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Men/Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Coach. To apply: Please submit a letter of application, resume, and complete contact information for four professional references. to: Mike Heimerman Head Coach - Men/Women's Track and Field/Cross Country Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Northwestern State University 468 Caspari Street Natchitoches, LA 71497 Phone - 318-357-4030 Email - heimermanm@nsula.edu INTERNAL SEARCH ONLY Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu . In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu . *Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to apply@nsula.edu . Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor's degree required + Three years of coaching experience on the collegiate level preferred + USATF Level II certification preferred + Important emphasis of this position will be the ability and motivation to recruit, to foster competitive growth for the team's jumpers, and to assist in administrative duties as requested Job Specification COACHING AND RELATED DUTIES + Perform duties in all pre-season, in-season and off-season practice sessions, as assigned by head coach + Perform duties during intercollegiate competitions as assigned by head coach + Attend NCAA compliance educational sessions as required by the university compliance coordinator + Stay abreast of and comply with all NCAA rules and regulations + Perform grounds and facility duties specific to sport as assigned by head coach + Assist with fund raisers as assigned by head coach + Attend alumni functions and fund raisers as schedule permits + Participate in community activities that afford the opportunity to promote track and field program, the department and/or the university + Identify and cultivate potential donors to the university + Serve as equipment liaison + Serve as recruiting coordinator + Plan, coordinate and conduct camps as assigned by head coach + Other duties as assigned by head coach for this position RECRUITING STUDENTS + Recruiting coordinator + Perform recruiting duties as assigned by head coach + Assist the NSU admissions office in identifying and recruiting students who are outstanding academically or in extracurricular activities other than athletics Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Please verify your email addressVerify Email