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Assistant Track and Field Coach roles at U.S. universities and athletic programs can qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree or demonstrates extraordinary ability. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before you can start, so confirming sponsorship willingness early in the hiring process is essential.
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Join RIT Athletics and help shape an outstanding student-athlete experience as the Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Track & Field. This part time 10-month position offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced coaching staff and contribute to a Division III program focused on athletic achievement, academic success, and the overall development of student-athletes.
In this role, you will:
- Assist with the leadership and development of RIT’s Division III Men’s & Women’s Track & Field program.
- Coach, mentor, and support student-athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal development.
- Support the recruitment of prospective student-athletes who align with RIT’s values and commitment to excellence.
- Assist with planning and implementing practices, training sessions, competitions, and individual and team development.
- Apply strong technical, tactical, and strategic knowledge of track and field to support student-athlete performance.
- Collaborate closely with the Head Coach and athletics staff in the planning and administration of the program.
- Promote a culture of integrity, respect, accountability, and sportsmanship.
- Ensure compliance with RIT, departmental, league, division, and NCAA rules and regulations.
The ideal candidate will bring strong track and field knowledge, demonstrated success in coaching or athletics, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
This position is a one-year appointment, with the potential for renewal on an annual basis, contingent upon organizational need, funding, and satisfactory performance.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding, student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Grounded in integrity and respect, RIT Athletics strives to create an environment where student-athletes can thrive both in competition and in the classroom.
Our coaches and staff play an important role in fostering the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes. Through mentorship, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, we help prepare students for success as leaders at RIT and in the global community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Builds relationships with players to provide mentorship, guidance, and support both on and off the field/court.
- Coaches and instructs student athletes during practices and on game day in how to perform their sport such as proper skills and instruction of fundamentals, physical health, team concepts, and safety.
- Support the overall physical conditioning needs of student-athletes in conjunction with the head coach and strength & conditioning staff.
- Conducts player evaluations and develop plans to enhance the student-athlete experience.
- Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching.
- Assists with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management.
- Collaborates with the head coach to devise game plans and strategies for upcoming opponents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately.
- Understand the importance of working in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, alumni, community partners, and prospective students.
- Have a personal style that is professional, personable, approachable, and politically astute.
- Ability to attract, recruit, retain, inspire and motivate highly qualified student-athletes.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences.
Minimum Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 1 year of relevant experience.
- NCAA Coaches Certification, or ability to pass certification test.
- AED/CPR and First Aid Certification.
FLSA Category
Exempt
Work Location
On Campus
Compensation
$16,000 - $21,500
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Position Highlights
Join RIT Athletics and help shape an outstanding student-athlete experience as the Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Track & Field. This part time 10-month position offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced coaching staff and contribute to a Division III program focused on athletic achievement, academic success, and the overall development of student-athletes.
In this role, you will:
- Assist with the leadership and development of RIT’s Division III Men’s & Women’s Track & Field program.
- Coach, mentor, and support student-athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal development.
- Support the recruitment of prospective student-athletes who align with RIT’s values and commitment to excellence.
- Assist with planning and implementing practices, training sessions, competitions, and individual and team development.
- Apply strong technical, tactical, and strategic knowledge of track and field to support student-athlete performance.
- Collaborate closely with the Head Coach and athletics staff in the planning and administration of the program.
- Promote a culture of integrity, respect, accountability, and sportsmanship.
- Ensure compliance with RIT, departmental, league, division, and NCAA rules and regulations.
The ideal candidate will bring strong track and field knowledge, demonstrated success in coaching or athletics, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
This position is a one-year appointment, with the potential for renewal on an annual basis, contingent upon organizational need, funding, and satisfactory performance.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding, student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Grounded in integrity and respect, RIT Athletics strives to create an environment where student-athletes can thrive both in competition and in the classroom.
Our coaches and staff play an important role in fostering the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes. Through mentorship, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, we help prepare students for success as leaders at RIT and in the global community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Builds relationships with players to provide mentorship, guidance, and support both on and off the field/court.
- Coaches and instructs student athletes during practices and on game day in how to perform their sport such as proper skills and instruction of fundamentals, physical health, team concepts, and safety.
- Support the overall physical conditioning needs of student-athletes in conjunction with the head coach and strength & conditioning staff.
- Conducts player evaluations and develop plans to enhance the student-athlete experience.
- Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching.
- Assists with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management.
- Collaborates with the head coach to devise game plans and strategies for upcoming opponents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately.
- Understand the importance of working in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, alumni, community partners, and prospective students.
- Have a personal style that is professional, personable, approachable, and politically astute.
- Ability to attract, recruit, retain, inspire and motivate highly qualified student-athletes.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences.
Minimum Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 1 year of relevant experience.
- NCAA Coaches Certification, or ability to pass certification test.
- AED/CPR and First Aid Certification.
FLSA Category
Exempt
Work Location
On Campus
Compensation
$16,000 - $21,500
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Document your coaching credentials strategically
Gather transcripts, coaching certifications, and competition records before applying. H-1B eligibility for coaching roles hinges on proving the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, so a kinesiology, exercise science, or sports management degree strengthens your case significantly.
Target NCAA Division I and II programs first
Larger athletic departments have established HR processes and legal counsel familiar with sponsorship filings. Division III and community college programs often lack the infrastructure to manage an H-1B petition, even when they're interested in hiring you.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter coaching roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history. Migrate Mate shows U.S. athletic programs that have sponsored work visas before, so you're not wasting applications on departments that have never navigated the process.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
Ask hiring managers whether the posted role requires a specific bachelor's degree or accepts any degree plus experience. If the job description lists 'bachelor's preferred,' USCIS may deny the H-1B petition on specialty occupation grounds, so push for 'required' language in writing.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for coaches in your metropolitan area before DOL certifies the LCA. Cross-check your offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for the correct wage level, since underpayment is a common reason LCA certification stalls.
Account for the H-1B cap and annual lottery timing
Most university athletic department positions are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery. Cap-exempt status only applies if the university itself is your direct employer and qualifies as a higher education institution, so confirm your employment structure with HR before the registration window opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Track and Field Coach role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as kinesiology, exercise science, or sports management. If the employer's job description accepts any degree or substitutes experience freely, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence or deny the petition on specialty occupation grounds. Getting the degree requirement written explicitly into the job posting before filing makes approval considerably more likely.
Which visa types are realistic for a foreign national coaching track and field at a U.S. university?
H-1B is the most common path if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation and your employer is willing to sponsor. O-1 visa is an option if you have an elite competitive background, national team experience, or significant coaching accolades that demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sport. J-1 visa exchange visitor status works for short-term coaching trainee programs but carries a two-year home residency requirement that complicates long-term plans. TN visa does not cover coaching roles.
What degree background do I need to get sponsored as an Assistant Track and Field Coach?
A bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, sports management, physical education, or a closely related field gives you the strongest foundation for H-1B sponsorship. O*NET lists coaching roles under occupation profiles that tie to these academic disciplines. Degrees in unrelated fields can still work if you can document how your coursework or specialization directly applies to the coaching role, though this requires more documentation during the petition process.
How do I find university athletic programs that have sponsored work visas for coaches before?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can browse athletic programs that have already sponsored work visas rather than cold-applying and hoping. This saves significant time, since many smaller programs have never filed a petition and may decline sponsorship requests even after extending a job offer.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card while I'm coaching on an H-1B?
Yes. H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence through an employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green card without jeopardizing your nonimmigrant status. The employer would need to complete PERM labor certification through DOL before filing the immigrant petition with USCIS. Country of birth affects how long you'll wait on a priority date before the green card becomes available, so starting the process early during your initial H-1B period is advisable.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Track and Field Coach jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.