General Job Brief:

Assists in the leadership and management of the track & field program as directed by the head coach.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through coaching and person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities (assists the head coach in the following areas):

• Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of the university.
• Day-to-day operations support to include but not limited to:
  • Recruitment to meet roster goals
  • Equipment inventory management
  • Training preparation
  • Competition preparation and scheduling
  • Academic accountability
  • Community service
  • Team fundraising activities
• Intentional Christian faith integration
• Provides spiritual guidance, prayer, and support for the team
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree.

Demonstrated connection to the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University.

Competitive or coaching experience in collegiate or high level track & field

Commitment to the University's faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith

Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff

The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings

Working Conditions:

General intercollegiate athletics environment with specific concern for track & field. Meeting with student-athletes as needed. Travel to competition and recruitment as needed.

Time Required:

Standard college track & field calendar for in-season and out-of-season plus academic year commitments with respect to support recruitment of prospective student-athletes.