Indiana Wesleyan University invites resumes for a full-time position with full benefits. The Assistant Track & Field Coach will assist the Head Track & Field Coach and Head Cross Country Coach in the continuation of a highly competitive NAIA program.
General Responsibility: This is a full-time benefits eligible position. The primary role of the Assistant Track & Field Coach will be to spearhead the recruiting efforts within the Track & Field and Cross Country programs. This individual will need to be relational and have a desire to connect and build relationships with high school coaches in Indiana and surrounding states. They will also need to be able to develop a recruiting plan aimed at accomplishing our team’s recruiting goals. Additionally, this individual will need to have a Track & Field background and willingness to contribute in coaching one of our event areas (preferably sprints, hurdles, or jumps). There will be “other duties as assigned” throughout the year. This position involves frequent verbal, written, and email correspondence with students, parents, faculty and staff.
At Indiana Wesleyan, we believe that we have the opportunity and responsibility to disciple and mentor student-athletes as they seek to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ. The sport we coach creates the environment where that discipleship is possible. In recent years, our Athletic Department has embraced an idea called the “Both/And” mentality in which we believe we can pursue both excellence in our sport AND excellence in our relationship with Jesus Christ without having to make sacrifices in either one. The ideal candidate will align with and have a desire to learn and embrace this mentality in their life and work.
Responsibilities:
Take lead in the recruiting efforts of prospective student-athletes.
Assists with practice schedules, home competitions, team travel, and event management, individualized instruction, evaluation.
Coordinates recruitment and travel.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
Help with meet-day management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be able to communicate and demonstrate a strong commitment to their faith in Jesus Christ.
Have a strong desire for discipleship, mentorship, and relationship.
Bachelor’s degree
Two years track & field and/or cross-country coaching experience in High School or College
Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter, statement of faith, and at least 3 references to the Head Track & Field Coach at caleb.snyder@indwes.edu.
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.
Indiana Wesleyan is the largest member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the largest private college in Indiana, based on enrollment, and is one of the largest employers in Grant County.
Indiana Wesleyan University is an energized community committed to changing the world. We guide students in discovering their individual purpose and life calling and help them develop in character, scholarship, and leadership.
Scholarship at IWU builds on distinguished academics through high-quality, collaborative work by students and faculty members. Professors offer spiritual and academic mentoring and discipleship, and students flourish from individual attention. IWU's spiritually rich learning environment, academic commitment, and caring instruction develop in students the knowledge, skills, and disposition to change the world for Jesus Christ.
Nearly 3,000 students are enrolled in traditional programs on the University’s 350 acre residential campus in Mari...on. Most buildings on the Marion campus have been built in the past 25 years, so students live and learn in a visually striking environment with well-appointed residence halls and academic facilities, all on a campus that is only an hour away from both Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.
Indiana Wesleyan University offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees and an expanding list of graduate degree programs to residential students representing more than 80 Christian denominations and 10 foreign countries.
