Assistant Track & Field Coach (Temporary Part-time)

About the role

North Park University, a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, seeks part-time Assistant Track and Field Coaches for the upcoming academic year. The positions are flexible in terms of dates.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Director with the daily operations of the men's and women's track and field programs.
• Analyzes performance and instructs athletes in events and techniques in preparation for and during athletics competition.
• Affixes with all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting.
• Ensures a commitment to the academic success of track student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior.
• Builds and sustains positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
• Manages equipment usage.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Sport Management, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors.

Requirements

• Coaching or competitive experience in any event is required.
• Applicant must be able to work an untraditional work schedule (i.e., frequent nights and weekends).
• Able to lift and move athletic equipment.
• Able to travel with the team, by vehicle or plane.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Committed to and an articulate supporter of the university's mission, identity, and Christian faith commitment.
• Personal commitment to North Park's mission of Christian higher education.