Head Track & Field Coach

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Since 1899, Azusa Pacific University, a top Christian higher education institution in the nation, has helped students discover their higher calling to impact the world for Christ. Taught by world class faculty, APU offers an education that leads to lifelong transformation and eternal impact. APU offers 59 bachelor's degrees, 34 master's degrees, 35 certificates and credentials, and 7 doctoral programs to more than 7,000 students at the university's main campus in Azusa, several regional locations across Southern California, and online. Learn more at apu.edu.

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.

Head Coach of the men’s & women’s track & field programs.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience.

Required Experience:

• 2-5 years previous coaching experience.

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Since 1899, Azusa Pacific University, a top Christian higher education institution in the nation, has helped students discover their higher calling to impact the world for Christ. Taught by world class faculty, APU offers an education that leads to lifelong transformation and eternal impact. APU offers 59 bachelor's degrees, 34 master's degrees, 35 certificates and credentials, and 7 doctoral programs to more than 7,000 students at the university's main campus in Azusa, several regional locations across Southern California, and online. Learn more at apu.edu.

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.

Head Coach of the men’s & women’s track & field programs.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience.

Required Experience:

• 2-5 years previous coaching experience.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions:

• Model Azusa Pacific mission, goals, and values.
• Establish and articulate a clear and fundamentally sound Christian philosophy for the program.
• Develop and implement a discipleship and mentoring plan for all student athletes.
• Hire and annually submit written evaluations of assistant coaches who fit the university’s mission and faith expectations while implementing a professional development program that aids their growth.
• Properly evaluate and recruit student-athletes who meet university academic and social
• expectations, while satisfying NCAA and conference eligibility standards.
• Design, write, and implement daily practices for track & field student-athletes
• Manage the budget for the track & field and cross country programs
• Oversee team travel arrangements and the season schedule
• Oversee all home meet preparation and scheduling
• Oversee all equipment and gear purchases for facility, coaches and athletes
• Cultivate an effective communication plan with current student-athletes
• Create and maintain a strong network of track & field alumni who aid in the development of the program
• Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress in consultation with Assistant AD of compliance.
• Understand and adhere to NCAA and conference regulations regarding the administration of the sport.
• Abide by third-party contracts (i.e. BSN/Nike) by which the university and/or department are bound.
• Establish effective public relations to promote the sports program among staff, students and community.
• Create and maintain a strong network of track & field alumni who aid in the development of the program
• Serve the university, Alumni Relations and Advancement in personal appearances and engagements that promote the university and its mission.
• Assist in fund-raising for the program, department, and university.
• Attend all department meetings and as directed by the athletics director.
• Performs other duties as required by the director of athletics.

Skills:

• Evidence of a strong commitment to an evangelical Christian philosophy and lifestyle.
• Excellent knowledge of current thinking in areas of sport techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, and leadership and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and minister to student athletes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the rules and regulations of the NCAA.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program, and university.

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 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:

• Ability to bend, grasp, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally be able to assist athletes with workouts and demonstration of activities.
• Ability to stand for extended time.
• Requires repetitive motions and sitting at a computer keyboard.
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
• Able to conduct business at other offices on campus.

Visual Demands:

• Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor.
• Visual acuity necessary for evaluations and wound debridement

Environment :

• Office, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, various weather and temperature conditions.

Technologies:

• Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, web-based sport-specific, compliance, and finance
• programs (i.e.Teamworks, PeopleSoft, etc.)

Compensation:

• $80,000 - $95,841 is the annual salary 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. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
• Compensation will be based on experience, rank, and qualifications.

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. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe,' our 'mission statement,' and our 'statement of faith.'

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. 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.

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