Assistant Athletic Director / Assistant Coach (NCAA grant)

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Assistant Athletic Director / Assistant Coach
(NCAA D3 Pathway to Excellence Grant)
40 hours per week, 10 months
Pay rate $17.32 per hour (housing is included)
$3,000 available for Professional Development

Reports to:

Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Statement of Mission and Mission Impact:

Houghton University provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and
sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equips them to lead and labor as
scholar-servants in a changing world. The mission of the Houghton University Athletics Department is to glorify
God by educating and developing mean and women leaders who compete with excellence, lead by character, and
exemplify Jesus Christ in our world.

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Assistant Athletic Director / Assistant Coach
(NCAA D3 Pathway to Excellence Grant)
40 hours per week, 10 months
Pay rate $17.32 per hour (housing is included)
$3,000 available for Professional Development

Reports to:

Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Statement of Mission and Mission Impact:

Houghton University provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and
sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equips them to lead and labor as
scholar-servants in a changing world. The mission of the Houghton University Athletics Department is to glorify
God by educating and developing mean and women leaders who compete with excellence, lead by character, and
exemplify Jesus Christ in our world.

The Assistant Athletic Director / Assistant Coach is a grant funded position (eligible for up to 2 years). This
individual will assist, coordinate, and organize activities and schedules related to athletic teams and facility usage.
They will work closely with the Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Directors, and Office Manager for managing
related systems and policies.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Sr. Associate AD with general administrative duties with the department, including budgeting, special

projects, facility oversight, practice, and game scheduling.

• Assist the Sr. Associate AD with all aspects of site supervision and event management. Specific duties include

communication with visiting teams in advance of home contests, management of online and printed visitors guide,
game setup and game personnel management, welcoming opponents and officials, and supervision related to
crowd control and sportsmanship. This includes rental agreements and management of external groups/events
using university facilities.

• Assist the Associate AD for Compliance and Communication with home event statistics coverage, nominating
athletes and teams for national awards, processing required conference and national office statistical reports.

• Assist AD with annual reports.
• Assist with the planning of the spring athletic awards program.
• Attend all department staff meetings.
• Attend AAB meetings.
• Attend NCAA convention.
• Assist the head coach (team TBD) in practice and game preparations.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Success Profile:
Individuals ideally suited for this position will exhibit the following behaviors and competencies:

• Communication – Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external groups, both in writing

and in person.

• Organization and Attention to Detail – Must be well organized, responsible, and consistent, especially in regard

to record-keeping.

• Confidentiality – Must be able to maintain strict standards of confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must be committed to the mission and purpose of Christian higher education and must express a

personal faith in Jesus Christ.
• Bachelors’ degree is required.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work
independently, and stay focused during numerous interruptions by telephone or walk-in inquirers.

• Maintain a “can-do customer service” attitude in a very busy office environment.
• Ability to interact with other campus departments professionally, courteously, and cooperatively.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to accept sustained pressure at peak times.
• Ability to be a true, supportive team member.
• Willingness to arrange personal schedule to ensure punctuality, coverage at the peak times in the office and, as

much as possible, reserving vacation times when office or facility support is least needed.

• Ability to handle sensitive information/documents in a strictly confidential manner.
• Physical abilities of this position fall within the expected duties of an office environment, including able to lift up

to 30 pounds.

Houghton University is a Christ-centered, liberal art and sciences institution of The Wesleyan Church, an evangelical
holiness denomination rooted in the teachings of John Wesley. All employees are expected to share a set of values,
convictions, and commitments that guide our life together. The University expects that all faculty and staff will respect
the University’s Vision of our Common Life, Doctrinal Statement, Wesleyan beliefs and core values, and adhere to its
lifestyle expectations.

Application Procedure:

To apply please submit the following materials via email to: jobs@houghton.edu.

(1) Cover Letter
(2) Resume
(3) 3 References
(4) Answers to the following questions:

Please review the following documents:

https://www.houghton.edu/a-vision-of-our-common-life/
https://www.houghton.edu/doctrinal-statement/
https://www.wesleyan.org/about/our-beliefs

1. Please provide a brief description of your journey to personal faith in Jesus Christ and subsequent growth.
   
2. Please identify the church where you currently attend. In what ways are you currently participating in your local
   

church or fellowship?

1. Are there any areas of Houghton’s beliefs or practices that you find challenging or problematic? If yes, please explain.
   

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