Assistant Coach, Volleyball

EXPIRED

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.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job 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 $21.76 - $23.50
Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional; Level 3

Job Status:

Full time

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.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job 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 $21.76 - $23.50
Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional; Level 3

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Coaching experience and proven ability as a coach.

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be in physical shape to run volleyball practices with a high level of engagement for hours at a time.

• Physical Demands include extended periods of time standing or walking.

• Employee must be able to work a variety of hours and schedules.

• 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.

• Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 20 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.