Assistant Track & Field Coach (Full-Time)
Assistant Track & Field Coach (Full-Time)
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Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Track & Field Coach (FullTime)
Reporting Relationship: Head Track & Field Coach
Unit: IWU Marion
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics IWU Maion
Campus Location: Recreation & Wellness Center
The primary role of the Assistant Track & Field Coach will be to spearhead the recruiting efforts within the Track & Field and Cross Country programs. This individual will need to be relational and have a desire to connect and build relationships with high school coaches in Indiana and surrounding states. They will also need to be able to develop a recruiting plan aimed at accomplishing our teams recruiting goals. Additionally this individual will need to have a Track & Field background and willingness to contribute in coaching one of our event areas (preferably sprints hurdles or jumps). There will be other duties as assigned throughout the year. This position involves frequent verbal written and email correspondence with students parents faculty and staff.
At Indiana Wesleyan we believe that we have the opportunity and responsibility to disciple and mentor studentathletes as they seek to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ. The sport we coach creates the environment where that discipleship is possible. In recent years our Athletic Department has embraced an idea called the Both/And mentality in which we believe we can pursue both excellence in our sport AND excellence in our relationship with Jesus Christ without having to make sacrifices in either one. The ideal candidate will align with and have a desire to learn and embrace this mentality in their life and work.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Take lead in the recruiting efforts of prospective studentathletes
- Assists with practice schedules home competitions team travel and event management individualized instruction evaluation
- Coordinates recruitment and travel
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Ability to drive a 15passenger van
- Help with meetday management
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- Bachelors Degree required
Experience
- Must have some level of experience in coaching (college level experience preferred). That includes recruiting studentathletes marketing scheduling equipment budgeting/management and facility care.
Required Skills
- Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment
- Needs to passionately support and articulate the University mission and vision for athletics within the context of that mission
- Need to be gifted in supervising and motivating others
- Must be creative and innovative discerning and a thorough planner
- Need to be an organizer communicator and gifted in confrontation
- Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e1 and 2000e2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other jobrelated instructions and to perform other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
