Assistant Coach (Multiple Positions)

Job Description

Job Description

Corban University

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

POSITION BEGINS: OPEN APPLICANT POOL

REPORTS TO: Varied (depending on area of interest)

FLSA STATUS: Seasonal/Part-time/Exempt

Last Revised April 2022

UNIVERSITY MISSION: To educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.

LOCATION: Corban University’s 220+ acre campus is situated on a hillside forest setting overlooking the Willamette Valley, just minutes from the heart of Salem, Oregon’s capital city. The rugged coast awaits only an hour’s drive to the west. To the east is the mountainous Cascade Range. Portland, the state’s largest city, is less than an hour away and is home to cultural museums, parks, shopping, and restaurants.

POSITION SUMMARY: This candidate pool accepts applications for potential openings for Assistant Coaches that may arise throughout the year and is not a guarantee of a position. Assistant Coaches may be hired in one of the following areas, including:

Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Men’s and Women's Soccer

Men’s and Women's Golf

Men’s and Women's Cross Country

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field

Men’s Baseball

Women’s Softball

Men’s Wrestling

Women’s Volleyball

Women’s Beach Volleyball

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the assigned program as defined by the head coach, including spiritual, academic, and athletic development. 

• Assist leading the program in practice and games under the direction of the Head Coach.

• Assist with practice and player development.

• Fundraising.

• Academic monitoring.

• Game management.

• Working camps and field maintenance.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Management, or related field.

• Collegiate or professional playing experience is required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience coaching at the collegiate level.

• Master’s degrees will be given special consideration.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Possess strong organizational skills, work ethic, and willingness to work flexible hours.

• Ability to work effectively with collegiate student athletes and be committed to developing as a coach.

• Strong motivational skills.

• Strong time management skills.

• Attention to detail.

PERSONAL TRAITS:

• Evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the University’s mission as described in our Statement of Faith.

• Candidates should value an environment that reflects the diversity of God’s kingdom, engages in global concerns, and connects culturally.

• Candidates must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and evidence of a mature Christian faith, be in agreement with the University’s Statement of Faith, be committed to the integration of biblical principles in instruction and be willing to invest themselves in the development of staff and students. Candidate should also evidence good relational skills necessary to function effectively on a department team.

BENEFITS: Because of the nature of this position, Seasonal/part-time employees are not benefits eligible.

Corban University is a private comprehensive Christian university whose purpose is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, providing a strong Bible-centered academic program with more than 50 majors and programs of study including professional, liberal arts, and ministries. Along with traditional and adult degree completion programs at the undergraduate level, Corban offers graduate teacher licensure programs and graduate degrees in education, business, counseling, and ministry.

All employees are expected to model servant leadership in all aspects of their work. Corban values and recruits for a workforce that is diverse in gender, age, ethnicity, race, and/or ability, and seeks employees who will interact with the Corban community in a way that reflects a commitment to cultural proficiency. Where permitted by law and consistent with the school’s history, mission, and core values, Corban exercises religious preference throughout the University. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all applicants, employees, and students and to not discriminate based on gender, disability, race, color, national origin, or age in access to, or treatment in employment. Employees must also agree with the University Statement of Faith, evidence a mature Christian faith, and be an active member of a Bible-believing, Gospel-preaching local church.