Institutional Mission
Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually academically professionally and crossculturally for their Godgiven careers and callings
Position Overview:
Under direct supervision of the Head Coach the Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the sports program and team. Understands the organizational culture the role of athletics within the Nelson community and a willingness to consistently perpetuate and display the mission of Nelson through actions and words with athletes coaches university personnel and general public.
Major Responsibilities:
Instruct during practice sessions or workouts as assigned; may be assigned to work with a specific group of studentathletes on a regular basis. Assist in coaching during athletic events.
Prepare plans for personalized instruction of studentathletes to be taught by the assistant coach during inseason and offseason. Instructional plans encompass inseason offseason and summer activities for studentathlete(s). Areas include technical aspect of sport film study sport research and total athlete development.
Attend seminars conferences and professional development opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of studentathlete instruction.
Assists with recruiting including calling prospective studentathletes evaluating high school and junior college players maintaining an accurate database for identification of potential successful studentathletes.
Be knowledgeable and tutor studentathletes in national conference and institutional rules and regulations to ensure compliance with standards.
Assist in the implementation of the academic program including tutoring and monitoring of individual studentathlete progress to ensure academic eligibility enforcement of study hall program and providing referrals to the appropriate university resources.
Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach.
The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Qualifications:
Faith service and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See sections: Statement of Core Values Doctrinal Statement Christian Standards Lifestyle Standard.)
Education:
1. Bachelors Degree is required.
2. Masters preferred.
Experience and Knowledge:
1. Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport.
2. High school or 13 years intercollegiate coaching experience.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to recruit coach and teach studentathletes.
2. Ability to scout opponents and break down game tapes for purposes of instruction to studentathletes.
3. Ability to organize work effectively conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally by phone in person and in writing.
5. Ability to use personal computer social media and office equipment to enhance relations to enhance teaching and instruction of studentathletes.
6. Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with department peers respective head coach and studentathletes.
Application Process: Complete the fields to the right of this screen under Apply here. These fields contain intake information. After clicking submit application you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Human Resources Office at Your resume may be included when submitting the application to the Human Resources Office.
Note:
This position is exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Join us in shaping the future of Nelson University and empowering students to fulfill their potential!
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