Assistant Coach, Track and Field -Jumps

Assistant Coach, Track & Field - Jumps (Part-Time, 10-Month Position)

Position Summary

The Athletics Department at Spring Arbor University, a member of the NAIA and the Crossroads League, invites applications for the part-time (10-month) position of Assistant Track & Field Coach - Jumps. Reporting to the Head Track & Field Coach, this position supports all aspects of the jumps program, including student-athlete development, training implementation, recruiting support, and program operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching and instruction for jumping events within the Track & Field program
• Support the design and implementation of training plans and practice sessions
• Foster a positive and supportive environment for student-athletes academically, athletically, socially, and personally
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaching staff, and university personnel
• Assist with recruiting efforts and program promotion, as assigned
• Support team travel, meet operations, and other administrative responsibilities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in track & field, preferably in jumps events
• Knowledge of training principles and athlete development
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and support college student-athletes
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Passion for track & field and student-athlete development
• Ability to motivate, teach, and encourage student-athletes in both athletics and academics
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful team culture
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives preferred

Spring Arbor University is a Christian university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of and willingness to support the University's mission, values, and Christian identity.

About Spring Arbor Track & Field

Spring Arbor Track & Field is committed to developing student-athletes through competitive excellence, personal growth, teamwork, and leadership. The program emphasizes discipline, character, and community while preparing students for success both during and beyond their collegiate experience.

Application Process - Applicants must submit a complete application, including:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.