Temporary Assistant Coaches

| Position Title | Temporary Assistant Coaches | | About the University | Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 83,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings. | | About the Department | We support Western’s mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. | | About the Position |

As a temporary assistant coach, your responsibilities will be dependent on coaching area.  A basic list of responsibilities includes:

• Providing team and one-on-one student athlete coaching at team practices, games, and other team events
• Assisting head coach and student athletes
• Assisting student athletes with athletic and academic affairs
• Assisting with scheduling
• Managing and completing office duties related to team, such as general correspondence and emails
• Participating in coaches meetings, Athletic Department meetings and other committees | | Required Qualifications |
  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of sport in which applying

| Position Title | Temporary Assistant Coaches | | About the University | Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 83,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings. | | About the Department | We support Western’s mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. | | About the Position |

As a temporary assistant coach, your responsibilities will be dependent on coaching area.  A basic list of responsibilities includes:

• Providing team and one-on-one student athlete coaching at team practices, games, and other team events
• Assisting head coach and student athletes
• Assisting student athletes with athletic and academic affairs
• Assisting with scheduling
• Managing and completing office duties related to team, such as general correspondence and emails
• Participating in coaches meetings, Athletic Department meetings and other committees | | Required Qualifications |
  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of sport in which applying
• Excellent communication skills, including written
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team while managing multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II policies and ability to quickly learn GNAC policies - Experience competing at a collegiate level | | Salary | Varies | | Application Instructions |

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.

| | Closing Date Notes | Open continuously  |