Description

Roberts Wesleyan University Department of Athletics is seeking candidates for the Head Triathlon Coach position. This is a 10 month - 20 hours/week position. Roberts Wesleyan is a member of the NCAA Division II, National Christian College Athletic Association and participates in the East Coast Conference. In keeping with our mission, Roberts Wesleyan University provides an education that focuses on scholarship, spiritual formation, and service. The successful candidate will report directly to the Executive Director of Athletics of the Voller Athletic Center, and launch, coach, and manage the triathlon team. 

The Head Triathlon Coach at Roberts Wesleyan University is responsible for development, directing, and administering all aspects of the sport’s program including coaching, recruitment and management of a successful NCAA triathlon team. Direct all facets of the sports program inclusive of athletic, personal, and spiritual development of student athletes. Attract, recruit, and retain student-athletes as pertaining to the vision, mission, and values of the institution and department. Timely plan and work within a balanced budget. Schedule and conduct practices and competitions. Be involved as a member of athletics department team in meetings and major athletic events. Adhere to all applicable NCAA, conference, department and college regulations that relate to recruiting, daily program management, operation of the individual sport and general success of the program. Perform other duties as assigned. 

The dedicated Staff and Faculty of Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary are committed to assuring a Christ-centered educational environment of excellence. Located in Rochester, New York, RWU offers 60 undergraduate majors to about 1,000 students. As a community of learners committed to historic Christianity, Roberts Wesleyan University seeks to prepare thoughtful, spiritually mature, service-oriented people who will help transform society. The University and Seminary offer a competitive benefits package including health and dental insurance, a generous time off benefit and outstanding tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.

The approved salary for this position is $15,000.00/Annually.

Requirements

Bachelors degree, masters preferred. Knowledge of the sport through experience, coaching, clinics, etc. Successful experience in teaching and coaching collegiate level triathlon. Success in a collegiate program as either an assistant or head coach preferred. Good organizational, communication and coordination skill essential. Ability to work well under deadlines and high pressure situations. Ability to recruit student-athletes with potential for academic and athletic success. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate cultural competence and must value the principles of diversity and equity.