Position Description:

• Full time/12-month coaching position focusing on the throwing events.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Provide assistance with academic goals and objectives of the team.
• Provide for the safety and welfare of team members at all fitness levels working closely with the athletic training staff to ensure all student-athletes have had physical exams, proof of health insurance, and their athletic training needs have been met.
• Recruit and retain outstanding student-athletes to the MNU Track & Field/Cross Country program who excel academically; coordinate contacts with recruits and their families; yearly recruitment goals set by the head coach and the university.
• Represent the athletic department at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events as requested; assist with coordinating community service projects, leadership training, and outreach activities as part of the NAIA’s Champions of Character program.
• Other duties as appointed by the Director of Track and Field.

• Successful experience coaching or competing in the throwing events.
• Ability to recruit and retain new student-athletes and maintain consistent roster numbers as assigned by the Director of Track and Field.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with professional standards, including making oral presentations to groups and contributing to the development of high-quality written materials which reflect positively on the University.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with persons both internal and external to the University, both on the telephone and in person.
• The ability to remain calm in crisis situations, to act decisively, and apply sound judgment in determining appropriate action regarding interventions, assistance, and referral of students to other University staff members.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with several tasks concurrently, while maintaining flexibility, high energy, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly and easily get to know many students and the ability to work alternative hours when student issues or programs require it.
• Ability to use new technologies to accomplish team and departmental goals.
• Ability to assist in organizing travel preparations, assist in driving vehicles, and work a varied schedule which may include night and weekend hours.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two to five years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience including effective leadership, communication, and recruiting skills is preferred. 

APPLICATION: Please attach the following documentation to your application to be considered for the position.

In the “Resume” section:

• Resume

In the “Cover Letter” section:

• Cover letter
• List of professional references (minimum of 3 with phone number and email address)
• Statement of faith, including details on how Christian faith impacts coaching (1-page maximum).

Application Link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=66970&clientkey=94C12971DF5E45B623E88E77701008BC