Assistant Track & Field Coach – Indiana Wesleyan University

Institution: Indiana Wesleyan University

Location: Marion, IN

Salary: 40,000

Job Description

Indiana Wesleyan University invites resumes for a full-time position with full benefits. The Assistant Track & Field Coach will assist the Head Track & Field Coach and Head Cross Country Coach in the continuation of a highly competitive NAIA program.

General Responsibility:
This is a full-time benefits eligible position. 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 team’s 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 student-athletes 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.

Responsibilities:

• Take lead in the recruiting efforts of prospective student-athletes.
• Assists with practice schedules, home competitions, team travel, and event management, individualized instruction, evaluation.
• Coordinates recruitment and travel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• 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 15-passenger van.
• Help with meet-day management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate and demonstrate a strong commitment to their faith in Jesus Christ.
• Have a strong desire for discipleship, mentorship, and relationship.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years track & field and/or cross-country coaching experience in High School or College

Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter, statement of faith, and at least 3 references to the Head Track & Field Coach at [email protected].

Job Categories

NAIA, Full-Time, Assistant Coach, Track and Field

How to Apply

Email
[email protected]

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