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.
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