Assistant Director of Track & Field

Franklin Springs, Georgia, Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Track and Field to assist with the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position is responsible for assisting in developing student-athletes through a variety of instructional methods developing sport specific skills, spiritual maturity, physical wellness, mental preparation, and character. The position will require the assistant director to take on the supportive role as tutor and mentor to provide academic success of student-athletes and implement successful retention strategies for both men’s and women’s Track and Field programs. The position must have knowledge of and maintain compliance with all NCAA, and Conference Carolinas rules and regulations and educate student-athletes of all compliance related rules and regulations. A full job description is available upon request. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:  Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution, with a master’s preferred

Experience: At least three years of successful coaching at the collegiate level. NCAA experience preferred. The candidate must be qualified to oversee the operations of the men’s and women’s Cross Country/Track & Field program in the absence of the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field. This role is an on-site assistant coaching position.  The candidate must be self-motivated and should articulate the mission of the institution, organize and motivate people. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.; employment sponsorship is not eligible for this position.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties:

Assist in conduct their programs in accordance with the NCAA regulations, Conference Carolinas guidelines, and within the philosophy of Emmanuel University.

Provide positive atmospheres that promotes a sense of fairness, organization, commitment, motivation, accomplishment, and fun.

Stay current concerning rule changes, training techniques, and game strategies in their respective sports.

Effectively teach student-athletes the mission of the athletic department, the institution, and the purpose of service.

Develop spiritual maturity and effective character through proper instruction and mentorship as relevant to the team.

Assist in educating student-athletes on the department, institution, NCAA DII, and Conference Carolinas rules and regulations.

Effectively instruct student-athletes in all essential sport specific skills needed to be a successful University student-athlete.

Clearly communicate instruction of sports related skills during all practices and competitions.

Teach student-athletes proper strength and conditioning training techniques and form to ensure a safe and effective training environment.

Instruct student athletes on proper nutrition and proper diet needed to perform successfully in the sport.

Apply developmental and instructional strategies as learned through coaching development and professional development opportunities.

Serve at the associate level assisting the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field with all program management of both men’s and women’s Track and Field teams.

Assist in ensuring the effective management and proper professional development of all personnel for both the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field programs.

HOW TO APPLY: Please respond via email (preferred) by attaching the following:

Cover Letter

Resume

List of at least three (3) Professional References: Provide current phone and email contact information.  One of the three references must be from a current pastor or someone who can speak to your Christian walk personally and/or in the workplace.

Personal Testimony:  An explanation of the applicant's relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, including a brief account of accepting Christ as personal savior, church membership, and current church involvements.

No applications will be considered until all application documents have been received.

Email Application documents to:  Joann Harper, Director of Human Resources at jharper@ec.edu or apply directly via the website at https://eu.edu/human-resources/  

Review of applications will begin immediately.