Assistant Coach of Mens Womens Cross Country Long Distance
Assistant Coach of Mens Womens Cross Country Long Distance
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George Fox Universitys Athletic Department is seeking a determined multitasker to join our team as the Assistant Coach of Mens & Womens Cross Country & Long Distance.
About the Job:
The Assistant Mens and Womens Cross Country and Distance Coach will assist in coordinating all aspects of the George Fox University Mens and Womens Cross Country and Track & Field Long Distance programs. This includes responsibilities related to coaching recruiting organizing and executing practice and competition strategies scheduling staffing budgeting team management and overall program administration.
In addition to coaching duties this role will also support the athletic department by assisting with game management responsibilities across various sports as needed.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Planning and Leading Training Sessions 30
- Scheduling organizing and conducting effective practice and training sessions for cross country and distance track studentathletes.
- Competition Planning and Coaching 20
- Coordinating competition schedules managing travel logistics including transportation hotel accommodations and meals and providing coaching and support during meets.
- Recruitment 30
- Assisting in identifying and recruiting studentathletes who are both athletically talented and academically qualified in alignment with the universitys mission and standards.
- Program Administration 5
- Managing daytoday administrative tasks including NCAA eligibility compliance communication with sports marketing and public relations attending departmental meetings and completing required paperwork. Ensuring adherence to NCAA NWC and George Fox University regulations.
- Budget and Fundraising Support 5
- Assisting with budget planning and oversight as well as supporting fundraising efforts to enhance program resources.
- Game Management Support 10
- Assisting the athletic department with game management responsibilities across various sports as needed.
- Communicating effectively and courteously with others including employees students and the public in a spirit of teamwork respect and customer service.
- By actions words and lifestyle be a Christian role model to students whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
- Demonstrating awareness respect and appreciation for diversity of culture background race sex political views expressions of faith etc. and works well with a variety of people.
- Other duties as assigned.
Were looking for candidates who have:
- A Bachelors Degree.
- Demonstrated Cross Country and Distance Coaching experience.
- The ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing including on the telephone and to understand and follow instructions.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas now or at any point in the future should apply.
- A commitment to the Universitys Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
- A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures backgrounds abilities ethnicities political views and expressions of Christian faith.
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.
Job information:
- Hours Per Week: 40 hours 1.0 FTE)
- This position requires irregular office hours including afterhours and weekend work to attend competitions practices etc.
- Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
- Local and national travel is required.
- Working Conditions: Physical requirements could include lifting more than 25 pounds and performing any activities such as balancing bending/stooping climbing stairs crawling crouching climbing ladders kneeling repetitive motion or reaching above shoulder level.
- Supervisor: Associate Head Coach of Cross Country and Distance
George Fox University has been transforming students lives for over 125 years. We are a Christcentered community that prepares students spiritually academically and professionally to think with clarity act with integrity and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first with Christ at the center of our work embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.
Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the universitys mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.
As a Christcentered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.
What is most appealing about working at George Fox University
- Faithfriendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures praying with staff members and students at work and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
- Unapologetically Christian: As a university we have an enduring commitment to Christ his kingdom and the truth of Gods Word.
- Live out your calling: You are able to use your Godgiven talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
For your personal wellbeing we offer:
- A strong Christian vision and missionled organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
- Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
- A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
- Free Fitness Center membership.
- Free parking.
- Rich employee benefit package.
Application Procedures kindly apply only through this website
When completing the online application please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
We invite you to Be Known at Oregons largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!
**This position is subject to close at any time regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The university is an equalopportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex age race color marital status national origin disability veteran status or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local state or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship including promotion pay training classification performance reviews discipline and termination.
George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the universitys faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.
In the recruiting process the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the universitys workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
