Temporary Assistant Athletics Coach

George Fox Universitys Athletic Department is seeking a determined multi-tasker to join our team as a Temporary Assistant Athletics Coach.

About the Job:

The Temporary Assistant Athletics Coach will support the head coach in leading developing and mentoring student-athletes striving for competitive excellence across intercollegiate sports. This role assists in fostering a comprehensive program that promotes athletic success personal and spiritual growth and academic achievement for all team members.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing coaching and leadership to student-athletes or designated position groups through effective meetings performance analysis strategy review training sessions practices competitions academic support and team-building activities.
  
• Integrating faith-based principles into coaching and mentoring student-athletes in their personal academic and spiritual growth in alignment with the institutions Christian mission.
  
• Articulating the mission of the George Fox University athletic program in ways that align with the Be Known vision of the University.
  
• Modeling a highly relational Christian witness to the universitys students and employees. By actions words and lifestyle be a Christian role model to students whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
  
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Were looking for candidates who have:

• A Bachelors Degree or some college experience.
  
• The ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing including on telephone and to understand and follow instructions.
  
• Two years of high school college club or professional coaching and/ or playing experience at the college level.
• A clean driving record along with the ability to provide proof of a valid drivers license and pass the University Driver Certification.
• The ability to work weekends evenings and travel.
  
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and actively participate in practices.
• 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 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:

• Schedule: Work period to be determined by sport and season
• Duration: This is a temporary position and will conclude at the end of the season
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
  • Local and national travel may be 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: Head Coach Sport Dependent

George Fox University has been transforming students lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered 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 Christ-centered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human communities

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating Biblical 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 God-given 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 well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led 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.
  

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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC