General Assistant Coach

Warner Pacific University•Portland, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach is a part-time position reporting to and assisting the Head Coach in the administration of the sport in the best interest of the University. This position requires organizational, spiritual, relational and athletic leadership and compliance to University policy as well as the Conference, Region, and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, oral and written communication.
Ability to travel 50-75% during season.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to diversity.
Experience participating in collegiate sports or coaching at the high school or collegiate level.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently.
Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt and work effectively in a varied-paced or fast-paced environment.
A belief in the deity of and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of Scripture and the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The practice of following Christ through day-to-day personal lifestyle choices.
A vitality of Christian experience maturing in insight and application and appreciative of differing viewpoints.
A commitment to life-long learning and service through personal and professional development.
A capability, by temperament, preparation, and will, to support students as they confront the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of their lives.
A sensitivity to and support for the mission, core themes, vision, values, ethos and traditions of the Warner Pacific University community.
A commitment to teaching and serving in harmony with the doctrines of the Holy Bible.
Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.
Warner Pacific’s students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication.
Smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event.
The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited.
Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience in a collegiate environment.
Experience recruiting student-athletes.
For teaching faculty, the expression of artful teaching, based on mastery of relevant subject matter and in an environment of purposeful and rigorous inquiry amongst a community of scholars who support one another.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the University mission and abide by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, good sportsmanship, and self-control.
Organizes and conducts practice sessions.
Upholds Cascade Collegiate Conference and NAIA rules in a framework of good ethical conduct; follows team/department disciplinary policies.
Meet goals and objectives as communicated in the University’s Annual Performance Review.
Demonstrates loyalty to the Head Coach.
Works closely with Athletic Training office for the ongoing care of our athletes.
Monitors the academic progress of the student-athlete.
Follow departmental and University policies and procedures in regards to budget administration, expenditures, and fundraising.
Exhibits commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in terms of human relations and human differences in the areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, disabilities, and sexual orientation.
Perform other duties as assigned.