APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to 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 edifying to God and one another.

Head Coach of Azusa Pacific University Flag Football program. This is a part-time position, estimated to be 12 to 20 hours per week and no more than 29 hours per week.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

Required Experience

• Two or more years successful previous 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.
• 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.
• Abide by third-party contracts (e.g., 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.

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, 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 acting.
• 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 conduct business at other offices on campus.  
• Ability to bend, grasp, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Visual Demands

• Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor.     

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 (e.g., Hudl, Teamworks, Slate, PeopleSoft, etc.).

Compensation

• Grade 14: $20,000 to $30,000 is the annual salary for this part-time 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.

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 'mission statement', and our '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.