Head Track & Field Coach

Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking a full-time Head Track & Field Coach to assist with the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position is responsible for 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 coach to take on the role of tutor and mentor to provide academic success of student-athletes and implement successful retention strategies.  In addition to coaching, this position maintains control and oversight of budgets, recruitment of student-athletes, and scheduling of athletic games. The position must have knowledge of and compliance with all NCAA and Conference Carolinas rules and regulations and educate student-athletes of all compliance related rules and regulations. The position will be responsible for maintaining compliance with all NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, and University 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 degree preferred.

Experience: At least three years of successful coaching at the collegiate level. NCAA experience preferred. The candidate must have collegiate position coaching experience and proven experience in University athletic development instruction. 

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.

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 file to:  Joann Harper, Director of Human Resources at jharper@ec.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately.