Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach

The anticipated start date for this position is August, 2025. Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head CoachIdentify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan, pursuant to NCAA, MIAC and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations.Perform all practice coaching responsibilities, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.  Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills. Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution. Additional ResponsibilitiesAssist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization as assigned.Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate.Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).Assist with camps and clinics.Supervise student workers, if applicable.All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s). Work Environment & Physical DemandsSport Specific – playing surface, indoor/outdoor, weather, season.Evenings, weekends and travel required.