Assistant Track & Field Coach

Description

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS 

Assistant Track & Field Coach  

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics  

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division II level.  NNU is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) which is comprised of the following?ten members: University of Alaska-Anchorage, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Central Washington University, Montana State University-Billings, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon University, and Western Washington University.  NNU offers the following nine sports for women: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), STUNT, and volleyball.? NNU offers the following eight sports for men: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, lacrosse, and track & field (indoor and outdoor). 

Description of Position

The Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for assisting with all details of operating an NCAA Division II intercollegiate Track & Field program.  The position is a 12-month, full-time exempt position and reports to the Head Track & Field Coach. 

Northwest Nazarene University is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene and seeks to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration and students. All those interested are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated equitably. 

Essential Functions 

• Promotes and develops spiritual formation and leadership, academic excellence, athletic competitiveness, and community engagement in student-athletes.  
• Assists in organizing and facilitating training sessions, meet preparation, travel, and competition.
• Assists in developing and operating a successful recruiting system to accomplish competitive success and roster goals.  
• Assists in organizing and operating clinics and other fundraising initiatives.  
• Participates as an active member of the Athletic Department and University as a whole.  
• Maintains knowledge of applicable institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations and promote an atmosphere of compliance. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree  
• Track and Field coaching experience  
• High motivation and commitment to the University, organizational skills, the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multi-task, problem solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances  
• The University requires that all staff members be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree  
• Collegiate level Track and Field coaching experience 
• Experience recruiting student-athletes 
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and processes  

Compensation 

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience. Personnel receive a generous benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible & health spending plan, tuition benefits, annual & sick leave, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program. 

Application Process 

To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. Complete application packet will include the following: 

• Letter of interest 
• NNU application 
• Resume 
• Statement of Faith & Church Membership
• One pastoral letter of recommendation
• Two professional letters of recommendation

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended.)