Assistant Track and Field/Cross Country Coach

Salary: $67,659.00 - $80,752.00 Annually
Location : Hobbs, NM
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 4
Department: Physical Education
Opening Date: 05/16/2025

Description

The Assistant Track and Field Coach/Assistant Cross Country shall report to the Director of Athletics/ Head Track and Field Coaches/Cross Country Head Coach. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The assistant coach will be expected to assist in the recruitment of high character student-athletes that lead with character, follow with humility and compete with grit.
• The assistant coach will be expected to assist in the organization of team practices, weight training and conditioning plans that best prepare NMJC athletes for NJCAA level competitions.
• The assistant coach will be expected to be knowledgeable in the areas of NJCAA by-laws, NJCAA Region 5 and Western Junior College Athletic Conference rules and guidelines and NIRA if applicable.

• The assistant coach is expected to assist in providing academic advice to student-athletes in a degree plan that fits the preparation and career path of each individual. This plan is directed to the ultimate goal of each student-athlete graduating from New Mexico Junior College with an AA, AS degree or certificate.
• The assistant coach will be expected to assist in the organization and maintain an operating budget that is provided to the program per the direction of the NMJC Board of Regents. Spending within these budget parameters is expected protocol. Following all of the purchasing procedures and protocols established within the NMJC Employee Handbook will be expected.
• The assistant coach is expected to assist in the management of the maintenance and upkeep of the complex, facility or field. This management program will include communication between the Athletic Director to allow for necessary improvements and repairs required for the upkeep of a first-class facility.
• The assistant coach will be expected to assist with providing leadership that cultivates attitudes of discipline and guidance among the student-athletes. Management of discipline and correction will follow the NMJC Student Handbook and the NMJC Student-Athlete Handbook.
• The assistant coach will be expected to assist in the planning, organizing and execution the required NMJC documentation for team travel. This includes the management of post travel documentation and reconciliation.
• The assistant coach will be expected to assist in the scheduling and securing of officials for all home contest.
• The assistant coach will be expected to assist in the organization and engagement of the team in community service activities during both the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. This engagement will cultivate relationships with the community to enhance the vision that NMJC is the Communities College. These services would include the implementation of sports camps that NMJC athletes can assist in.
• The assistant coach will be expected to incorporate engagement with campus resources to enhance student success, safety and overall welfare.
• The assistant coach will be expected to assist in the management and growth of the program as it falls in line with the NMJC Athletic Strategic Plan.
• The assistant coach will be expected to fulfill their duties for the institution on the roles of working committees and faculty expectations as needed.
• The assistant coach will be expected to assist in preparing the NJCAA compliance and eligibility documentation.
• The assistant coach will be expected to complete all assigned professional development from the institution. The completion of these assignments will have term dates that will be expected to be met.
• The assistant coach will be expected to complete all task and assignments stated in this job description within the 12-month contract time frame. Building team rosters that meet the institutions expectations and completing the necessary paperwork for student-athlete admission will be essential.

• Participate, both as a professional and a representative of New Mexico Junior College, in community affairs.
• Attend all College required meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various College activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of previous collegiate coaching experience is preferred.
• The successful candidate must have good public relations skills, excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-task situations and ability to work in a fast-paced operation on a daily basis.

Additional Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Additional Information

This is a twelve-month exempt position. Standard benefits apply.

To apply:
Submit NMJC application form via the NMJC website letter of application (cover letter), resume, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment), and three references with current addresses and telephone numbers.
New Mexico Junior College Employee Benefits

Insurance for New Mexico Junior College is offered through New Mexico Public Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them. NMJC covers 80% of employee insurance premiums.

High and Low Option - Health insurance is offered through:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
Presbyterian Health Plan

High and Low Option - Dental insurance is offered through:
United Concordia
Delta Dental

Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision

Life insurance is offered through The Standard Life Insurance Company
NM Educational Retirement Board As a public educational employee of New Mexico, one of your benefits is a defined benefit pension plan for your retirement. This pension plan ensures you get paid monthly for the rest of your life when you retire. All active NMJC full-time employees must participate as regular members in salary deduction payments as NMERB needs. All earnings shall be subject to retirement withholding. Some part-time NMJC employees may be required to participate. For more information, contact the Human Resources Office.

403(b) Retirement Plan-A 403(b) plan (tax-deferred annuity or TSA) is a retirement plan offered by public schools. This plan lets employees defer some of their salary into individual accounts. All full-time and part-time employees may participate on a salary deduction basis in a 403(b) tax-deferred retirement plan. For more information, contact the Human Resource Office.

NMJC has entered into a partnership with Nor Lea Hospital to operate the Thunderbird Health Center, ensuring that high-quality healthcare services will be readily accessible to the campus community. The Thunderbird Health Center is available at no cost to NMJC students, faculty, and staff. Participants will not need insurance to access limited primary-care services at the Thunderbird Health Center.

Annual CORE (Center Of Recreational Excellence) Corporate Membership is for full-time employees and their eligible family members.

-NMJC offers a campus Wellness Program to promote individual wellness among members of the campus community through education and prevention. This program requires full-time employees to take ONE (1) hour each week from work to participate in physical activity. To sign up for this program, you must complete the NMJC Wellness Program Participation form and turn it in to the Human Resources Office.

Staff Tuition Waiver - A full-time employee of NMJC, their spouse, and eligible children are entitled to a total of nine (9) credit hours of tuition-free credit courses per semester, including course fees. In addition, a full-time employee of NMJC, their spouse, and eligible children can take (1) community education course/offering at no cost per semester, provided (i) NMJC employed the full-time employee as of the date of registration for such class or classes and (ii) the minimum number of paid enrollees has been attained to offer the class.
A full-time employee of NMJC, their spouse, and eligible children are each entitled to one (1) non-credit workforce training/program per fiscal year, provided: (i) NMJC employed the full-time employee as of the date of registration for such training/program and (ii) the minimum number of paid enrollees has been attained to offer the class.