• Promote and develop spiritual formation and leadership, academic excellence, athletic competitiveness, and community engagement in student-athletes
• Organize and facilitate all practice sessions, contest preparation, travel, and competition
• Develop and maintain a successful recruiting system to accomplish competitive success and roster goals
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches
• Participate as an active member of the Athletic Department and University as a whole
• Plan and administrate program budget allocation and stewardship
• Manage athletic scholarship, roster, and eligibility statuses
• Organize and operate youth camps and other fundraising initiatives
• Maintain knowledge of applicable institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations and promote an atmosphere of compliance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Women’s collegiate, professional, or high-level club softball coaching experience
• High motivation and commitment to the University, organizational skills, the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multi-task, problem solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• The University requires that all staff members be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University.
• Ability to obtain NNU driving certification
• Offer of employment is contingent on successful results from a background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Collegiate level (or equivalent) head softball coaching experience
• Experience recruiting student-athletes
• Administrative and budget management experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Application Process

To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received. Complete application packet will include the following:

• Letter of interest
• NNU application (link below)
• Resume
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Responses to the NNU Christian Mission
• Letter of reference from current pastor
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable for the hiring process; official required upon hire) 

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Employment at Northwest Nazarene University is contingent upon the results of an independent background check.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

About Northwest Nazarene University

At NNU, you will discover a university with a century-long history of providing a transformational education that is committed to helping individuals elevate their God-given purpose as they live into our Here for Good promise. We believe an education is more than an intellectual pursuit; it is more than merely acquiring a degree to get a better job. At Northwest Nazarene University, we believe that a meaningful life is rooted in timeless values and empowered by a close-knit community that embodies these principles for each and every one of our students, staff, and faculty. Together, we realize our potential by committing to a life of service that transforms ourselves, our society, and the world. Founded in 1913, Northwest Nazarene University is a comprehensive Christian university with over 80 undergraduate areas of study, 18 master’s degrees in six different disciplines, five Education Specialists degrees and two doctoral degrees. NNU has more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 6,000 continuing education students and more than 10,000 high school students who participate in the University’s concurrent credit program. Our students are highly motivated and engaged. They ...tend to be well-rounded, often participating in athletics, music, student life and spiritual development—all while taking their academics seriously. NNU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). NNU has a long and deep association with the Church of the Nazarene, and all University faculty and staff commit themselves to living out their faith in a community shaped by serious scholarship and Christian values. NNU athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division II level. NNU is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) which is comprised of the following ten members: University of Alaska-Anchorage, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Central Washington University, Montana State University-Billings, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon University, and Western Washington University. NNU offers the following nine sports for women: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), STUNT, and volleyball. NNU offers the following eight sports for men: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field (indoor and outdoor), and lacrosse.

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