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Assistant Coach, Track

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$41K - $54K/yr

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Employer & Industry UsageColleges, NCAA member institutionsPublic or private high schools
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Assistant Coach, Track

Beaumont, TX • On-site

Lamar University
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$41K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Salary: $41,809.00 - $54,352.00 Annually
Location : Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202600438
Home Org: Track Mens
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary
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.
Essential Job Functions
  • 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 may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 2 years NCAA Division I and/or professional experience as a coach or student athlete.
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules required.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree.
  • 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.

Supplemental Information
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 18,000 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 educations 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 and 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.

Special Note:
  • We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
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.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have at least two (2) years of NCAA Division I and/or professional experience as a coach and/or student-athlete?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?
  • Yes
  • No

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