Description

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) Athletic Department competes 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, Western Oregon University, and Western Washington University. NNU offers the following seven sports for women: volleyball, cross-country, soccer, indoor track & field, basketball, softball, and outdoor track & field. NNU offers the following seven sports for men: cross-country, soccer, golf, basketball, indoor track & field, baseball, and outdoor track & field. 

Description of Position

Northwest Nazarene University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Track & Field Coach. The individual will be responsible for all details of the sport including, but not limited to: budget management, recruiting coordinator, assistant meet manager, program enhancement and alumni development coordinator, historian/record keeper, eligibility, compliance, NCAA documentation, scheduling, travel, coaching, field preparation, camps, fund-raising, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.

The Assistant Coach of Track & Field is an Exempt, full-time position and reports to the Head Coach and to the Director of Athletics.

Essential Functions

• Assists Head Coach with coaching Throws and recruits new athletes.
• Assistants the Meet managers.
• Coordinates alumni development and enhances track and field program. 
• Acts as historian/record keeper.
• Manages the verification of eligibility. 
• Implements and ensures compliance with NCAA documentation, rules and regulations.
• Assists with team practices and game-day coaching responsibilities. 
• Schedules games and team travel as needed. 
• Assists with fundraising and outreach activities. 
• Organizes and coordinates daily practices. 
• Prepares the filed for game day set-up. 
• Organizes summer camps .
• Successfully completes the NCAA recruiting test annually as well as the NNU driving course. 
• Maintains valid First Aid/CPR certification. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree 
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU.
• Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements link below. 
• High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances 
• Must possess knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations 
• Coaching experience at the high school is required 
• Will be required to pass the annual NCAA Division II recruiting exam 
• Maintain a current First Aid and CPR card and a current NNU driving certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching at the collegiate level 
• Master's Degree 

Compensation

The salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Administrative Personnel will be offered a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, annual leave, tuition benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program. 

Application Process

To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received, consisting of the following:

• Application form
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Statement of Faith/Church Membership
• Two (2) professional letters of recommendation
• One (1) pastoral letter of recommendation