Interim Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field

EXPIRED

Position Summary

Anticipated hiring salary: $66,560 annually

The Interim Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field will provide administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction of the head coach.

Essential Functions

Culture:

• Be in agreement with the university's Confession of Faith, found here, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University.
• Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and or any person or organization in the course of representing the University.
• All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here at FPU. As ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea.

• A steadfast commitment to the "The Fresno Pacific University Idea" and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University. Duties:

• Assist in the implementation of the sport training and instructional program under the direction of the head coach by providing sport skill instruction, assisting in the conduct of practice sessions, performing game-related duties, and motivating players to give their best efforts.

Position Summary

Anticipated hiring salary: $66,560 annually

The Interim Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field will provide administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction of the head coach.

Essential Functions

Culture:

• Be in agreement with the university's Confession of Faith, found here, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University.
• Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and or any person or organization in the course of representing the University.
• All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here at FPU. As ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea.

• A steadfast commitment to the "The Fresno Pacific University Idea" and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University. Duties:

• Assist in the implementation of the sport training and instructional program under the direction of the head coach by providing sport skill instruction, assisting in the conduct of practice sessions, performing game-related duties, and motivating players to give their best efforts.

• Recruit prospective student-athletes effectively as assigned by and under the direction of the head coach.

• Serve as a liaison with academic support personnel in support of players’ academic efforts.

• Serve as a liaison with athletic training and strength and conditioning staff in support of conditioning and rehabilitation of players.

• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the personal and academic development, as well as athletic progress, of student-athletes.

• Exhibit proficient writing and speaking abilities.

• Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuit of sport program goals set by the head coach.

• Efficiently and effectively complete all assignments provided by the head coach.

• Accept constructive criticism and demonstrate professional growth under the supervision of the head coach.

• Exhibit good judgment and professional behavior in advising and counseling student-athletes.

• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulation of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member.

• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior.

• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate

• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others

• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset

• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related area
• One to three years of experience as an assistant coach or head coach

• Demonstrated sport knowledge Preferred:

• Master’s degree in physical education or related

• Coaching certification

• National or international competitive playing experience

• Three to five years of experience as an assistant or head coach Environmental Conditions:

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.

• Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.

• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

• Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.

• Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming. Physical Demands:

• This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.

• Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

University Information

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

*This information, including salary, is accurate as of August 15, 2024.