APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.
Head coach of Azusa Pacific University Acrobatics & Tumbling program.
Required Education
Master’s degree.
Required Experience
5 years successful previous collegiate coaching experience.
Primary Duties/Essential Functions
- Model Azusa Pacific mission, goals, and values.
- Establish and articulate a clear and fundamentally sound Christian philosophy for the program.
- Develop and implement a discipleship and mentoring plan for all student athletes.
- Hire and annually submit written evaluations of assistant coaches who fit the university’s mission and faith expectations while implementing a professional development program that aids their growth.
- Organize and manage the budget, equipment, and schedule of the program.
- Properly evaluate and recruit student-athletes who meet university academic and social expectations, while satisfying NCAA and conference eligibility standards.
- Establish individual and team skill development as the fundamental teaching focus for the program.
- Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress in consultation with director of compliance.
- Understand and adhere to NCAA and conference regulations regarding the administration of the sport.
- Develop, organize, and grow an annual summer youth camp program for the sport.
- Abide by third-party contracts (i.e. BSN/Nike) by which the university and/or department are bound.
- Establish effective public relations to promote the sports program among staff, students and community.
- Serve the university, Alumni Relations and Advancement in personal appearances and engagements that promote the university and its mission.
- Assist in fund-raising for the program, department, and university.
- Attend all department meetings and as directed by the athletics director.
- Performs other duties as required by the director of athletics.
Skills
- Evidence of a strong commitment to an evangelical Christian philosophy and lifestyle
- Excellent knowledge of current thinking in areas of sport techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, and leadership and program management
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and minister to student athletes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the rules and regulations of the NCAA.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program, and university.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multitasking in a deadline oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program and university.
- In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
Physical Demands
- Requires repetitive motions and possible sitting at computer keyboard.
- Ability to stand for extended time.
- Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
- Ability to condct business at other offices on campus.
- Ability to bend, grasp, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Visual Demands
- Reading documents, computer use, broad observation of competition, see quickly moving objects.
Environment
- Office, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, various weather and temperature conditions.
Technologies
- Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, web-based sport-specific, compliance, and finance programs (i.e.Hudl, JumpForward, PeopleSoft, etc.)
Compensation
- Grade 13: $68,580 to $78,867 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'missions statement', and 'statement of faith'.
You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/
Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
