Olivet Nazarene University seeking applicants for the position of horizontal/vertical jumps coach. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of training and development, strong leadership skills, successful recruiting, organization and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Responsibilities include but not limited to coaching the horizontal/vertical jumps. 2.Must be able to recruit successful & qualified student athletes that fit the universities mission 3.Assist with program lifting for the jumps group 4.Manage event group training tools and equipment 5.Work in alignment with track and field staff toward program goals 6.Other administrative duties of the Track and Field program as assigned by the Head Coach.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position reports to the Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.
2. Possess successful experience as a horizontal/vertical jumps coach.
3. Proven organization and leadership skills.
4. Being able to mentor student athletes in their development.
5. Must be able to communicate effectively
6. Should be able to collaborate with other coaches to accomplish goals.
7. Assist with home meet management.
8. Knowledgeable on Long Jump, Triple Jump and High Jump.

EDUCATION

Earned Bachelor’s from an accredited institution required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Offices for the Track and Field staff are located in Perry Center.  The indoor Track and Field venue has a mondo surface and is an 8 lane 200m flat. The Outdoor Track and Field venue is located at Ward Field. Travel will be required both in and out of season. 

About Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University is centrally located in the historic Village of Bourbonnais, Ill. -- just 50 miles south of Chicago’s Loop -- with additional locations in Rolling Meadows, Ill., Oakbrook, Ill., the greater Chicago area and Hong Kong. The beautiful, park-like campus includes 30 major buildings on 250 acres. ONU's enrollment is approximately 5,000 (3,000 undergraduate) students from more than 40 states and 20 countries, representing more than 46 religious denominations.The University offers approximately 100 fields of study organized into four Schools and one College. Students are offered the opportunity to study in locations such as China, Costa Rica, England, Egypt, Romania, Russia, Uganda,Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies offers a variety of master's degrees in such fields as business, counseling, education, nursing, ministry, teaching and educational administration, as well as nontraditional adult degree completion programs and a Doctor of Education degree in Ethical Leadership. We seek to recruit, encourage and develop employees who are committed to the values, standards and mission –“Education with a Christian Purpose” – of Olivet Nazarene University.

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