Assistant Coach of Track and Field

Bowdoin College’s Athletics Department is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and athletic achievement. As a member of NCAA Division III and the NESCAC, the department emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth, supported by outstanding coaching and state-of-the-art facilities.

Education/Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or a related field, or a minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or professional competitive experience.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or obtained upon hire.
• Working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage student-athletes and work effectively with a varied student body.
• Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the College community and the ability to influence his/her athletes to do the same.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:

• At least 2 years of experience coaching at the secondary, post-secondary or college, or professional level.
• Experience teaching through digital images and graphic design technologies highly preferred.
• Collegiate athletic experience in vertical jumps highly preferred.
• Successful recruiting to a highly selective institution highly preferred.