Temporary Assistant Track and Field Coach (Part-Time) - Athletics

APU College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Azusa Pacific University seeks a part-time assistant coach for the multi-events program. The role supports coaching staff, athlete development, recruiting, and academic support while adhering to NCAA rules.

The position is 29 hours per week and requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2–4 years of experience in coaching, teaching, or playing. The incumbent will mentor student-athletes and assist in travel, fundraising, and ministry opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years experience.
• Previous coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of practice sessions that educate student-athletes in techniques and theory of the sport.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes for athletic and academic fit; coordinate visits and admissions documents.
• Assist in student-athlete personnel meetings.
• Monitor conditioning and training with athletic trainers and team physicians.
• Operate by NCAA and APU standards; collaborate with coaches, staff, faculty, and community.
• Aid in NCAA rules education and documentation in compliance software.
• Mentor and disciple student-athletes.
• Attend required department meetings and NCAA rules sessions.
• Assist with team travel arrangements.
• Provide academic support to student-athletes.
• Assist in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach, and ministry opportunities.
• Supervise team equipment.
• Assist in transportation for off-campus events.
• Demonstrate active commitment to evangelical Christian philosophy.

Skills

Sport techniques & strategy

Lead and mentor athletes

Strong communication (oral & written)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Teamworks

Job description

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APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

Assist coaching staff in day-to-day operations with the program in the area of the multi events, including but not limited to coaching, athlete development, recruiting, academic support and general operations with NCAA rules.

This is a part-time position working 29 hours per week.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience

• Previous coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.
• Two to four years experience.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Assist in planning and execution of practice sessions that feature the education of student-athletes in the development of techniques, skills and theory of the sport.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes who are good fits for the university both athletically and academically; communicating with PSAs and families; processing official and unofficial visits while communicating through the completion of necessary admissions and university documents.
• Assist in student-athlete personnel meetings.
• Monitor the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with athletic trainers and team physicians.
• Comprehend and operate by standards set forth in the NCAA and APU Manuals, while working cooperatively with university coaches, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Aid in education and enforcement of NCAA rules as they relate to documentation and input of information in compliance software.
• Aid in discipleship and mentoring of student-athletes.
• Attend required department meetings and NCAA rules presentations.
• Assist with team travel arrangements.
• Aid in academic support of student-athletes.
• Assist staff in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach and ministry opportunities.
• Assist in supervision of team equipment.
• Assist in transportation of team as needed for off campus events.
• Display of an active commitment to an evangelical Christian philosophy and lifestyle.

Skills

• Appropriate knowledge of current thinking in areas of sport techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, and leadership and program management.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and minister to student-athletes.
• Strong communication skills: both oral and written.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multitasking in a deadline-oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program, and university.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands

• Requires repetitive motions and sitting at a computer keyboard.
• Ability to stand for extended time.
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
• Ability to conduct business at other offices on campus.
• Ability to bend, grasp, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Visual Demands

• Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor.
• Office, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, various weather and temperature conditions.

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Teamworks, and other sport-specific web-based applications.

Compensation

• Grade 6: $17.72 to $20.38 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/ .

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.