Assistant Coach, Track and Field Jumps

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Job Summary:

Job Profile Summary
To assist building and sustaining a dynamic program where the team maximizes potential and players demonstrate exceptional skills while fully committed to the mission and goals of the university.

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Job Summary:

Job Profile Summary
To assist building and sustaining a dynamic program where the team maximizes potential and players demonstrate exceptional skills while fully committed to the mission and goals of the university.

Salary:
Pay range $18.34
Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional, Job Level - 1
Schedule: Anticipated between 10- 19 hours per week

Job Status:

Part time

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Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with coaching and programming for horizontal and vertical jumps in the Track and Field program within the Division II intercollegiate program

• Challenge, develop, and care for the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes

• Collaborate with other track and field coaching staff, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic trainers

• Develop the team to reflect PLNU's mission, and readily demonstrate student development goals, athletic department objectives and overall program success.

• Develop a spiritual focus consistent with university goals which will promote individual athletes spiritual growth, team involvement in service, worship, and involvement in athletic department activities that support the spiritual growth of all athletes.

• Build a program that results in high retention and graduation rates while helping the student body enthusiastically embrace and support the team and its activities.

• Target recruitment efforts to result in effective signings of student athletes who are institutionally compatible in lifestyle standards, academic expectations, committed to graduation and enhancing the PLNU identity.

• Build a collegial environment in decision-making and administrative effectiveness throughout the University campus and within the athletic department staff.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with all PacWest Conference and NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to all job-related activities.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience coaching and knowledge of women’s horizontal/vertical jumps.

• Passion for coaching and developing student-athletes.

• Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.

• Must posses a US driver’s license and be able to safely operate Point Loma vehicles

• Ability to understand the complexity of student involvement in a Christian higher education setting and to mentor athletes to be successful in the total university experience.

• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.

• Ability to support and stimulate student athlete holistic growth and to generate activities which enhance athletes' potential academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

• Ability to relate effectively with students and student-athletes.

• Demonstrated abilities in teaching, recruitment and administration management.

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’sCommunity Life Covenant.

• ​ The job offer is contingent on a clear background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is continuously walking and may require sitting, standing, bending etc. for extended periods.

• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

• Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.

• Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene 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.