Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach to develop, manage, and successfully coach, to include scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, reporting scores as well as any other work as assigned by the Head Coach
• Manage and operate within budget parameters, without exception. Submit all receipts and budget reports on time as directed by Director of Athletics
• Ensure strict adherence to all Crossroads League, NAIA, and NCCAA by-laws and regulations
• Ensure adherence with established institutional compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior
• Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes 
• Ensure the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes
• Responsible for successful coaching, to include maximizing the team's potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, supporting the spiritual development of each player, and retaining athletes through graduation
• Assist to propagate a comprehensive public relations program
• Assist the operations of sport camps and/or clinics
• Assist in all department fund-raising and booster events in accordance with University, Crossroads League, NAIA and NCCAA expectations, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all Crossroads League, NAIA and NCCAA guidelines and maintain up-to-date rosters, squad lists and other information keeping compliance as a first priority
• Assist in coordinating and developing organized schedules and submit weekly countable hours report
• Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, read and comply with all departmental policy manuals
• Assist in planning and implementing daily practice sessions 

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required

Experience

• One to two (1-2) years of coaching experience

Required Skills

• Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment
• Needs to passionately support and articulate the University mission and vision for athletics within the context of that mission
• Must have an earned bachelor’s degree
• Need to be gifted in supervising and motivating others
• Must be creative and innovative, discerning and a thorough planner
• Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.