About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

UNT Dallas athletics supports 6 intercollegiate sports. The department is a member of the NAIA as well as the Sooner Athletic Conference. Its administrators, staff, coaches and students follow the 5 core values of the NAIA including respect, responsibility, integrity sportsmanship, and servant leadership while also following the missing of UNT Dallas.

Position Overview

The Assistant Track & Field Coach provides coaching expertise and operational support for all jump events, including high jump, long jump, triple jump, and pole vault. This role supports student-athlete development while advancing the mission, values, and competitive goals of the Track & Field program. 

Minimum Qualifications

1-2 years in a collegiate athletic department setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of all jump events, training principles, biomechanics, and safety protocols. They demonstrate effective coaching, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate technique, design training plans, and support athlete development. The role requires the ability to build positive relationships, uphold compliance standards, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Experience with recruiting and performance analysis tools is also beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Coach and develop student-athletes in all jump events.
• Create and implement training plans and practice sessions.
• Teach proper technique, safety, and event fundamentals.
• Assist with meet preparation, competition setup, and travel.
• Track athlete progress and adjust training as needed.
• Help recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Support academic monitoring and athlete well-being.
• Maintain jump equipment and ensure safety standards.
• Communicate regularly with the Head Coach and staff. 
• Promote a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
  
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• Elevated temperatures.
  
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
  
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule

Schedule may vary; night and weekends

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.