HEAD COACH, CROSS COUNTRY and TRACK & FIELD, Athletics

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Provide leadership and administration for the Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

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Position Summary

Position Overview

Provide leadership and administration for the Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

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What will I do in this position?

Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Comply with the Athletic Handbook, especially the philosophy of athletics as well as basic rules of eligibility.

Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words and actions at contests, practices, trips, meals, etc. Plan and conduct appropriate practice sessions and off-seasoning conditioning.

Ensure that players and/or coaches conduct daily devotional times.

Verify roster accuracy for eligibility sheets; periodically check with players to ensure academic effort and progress.

Collaborate with Athletic Director on matters of eligibility concerns or questions.

Hire and/or supervise assistant coaches.

Recruit and retain student athletes to the programs.

Represent sport at required conference meetings. Ensure that proper and timely statistical reports are given to conference,

NCCAA

and

NCAA

officials.

Oversee timely response to prospective athletic inquiries. Oversee all recruiting efforts.

Teach, train, and evaluate student athletes.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.

What will it take to succeed in this position?

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred

Previous collegiate participation and/or coaching experience preferred

Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern; and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working weekends, as well as the ability to travel with team to all scheduled events

Ability to communicate the uniqueness of University of Northwestern – St. Paul to prospective athletes and their parents

Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, kind, and tactful manner

Basic computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically throughout the course of employment

Work Environment:

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission and values of the University and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

What are the benefits of working at Northwestern?

In addition to being part of a compelling, meaningful mission, we have benefits we believe set us apart from other employers.

For example we have:

Generous health, dental and other insurance benefits

Tuition benefits for employees and their families

Employer retirement contributions

Complimentary access to campus athletic, music, and theatre events

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Northwestern's Website
   • Indeed
   • LinkedIn
   • GlassDoor
   • Current or former Northwestern Employee
   • Facebook
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ for personal salvation?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Please describe the circumstances surrounding your becoming a follower of Christ.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I have read the Declaration of Christian Community and, if employed by Northwestern, would live by and uphold the principles and expectations it contains throughout my employment at Northwestern.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Below, please indicate any reservations you have regarding UNW's Declaration of Christian Community.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I have read the University of Northwestern - St Paul's Doctrinal Statement and am in agreement with it. Furthermore, I am affiliated with a church whose doctrinal statement and Christian community are substantially in agreement with it.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

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