Track & Field Head Coach

Part Time

Position Details

Position:
 Track & Field Head Coach

Type:
Part Time

Date Posted:
April 23, 2025

Location:
Ankeny, Iowa

Track & Field Head Coach

Part Time

Position Details

Position:
 Track & Field Head Coach

Type:
Part Time

Date Posted:
April 23, 2025

Location:
Ankeny, Iowa

About the Position

The head coach is responsible for modeling Faith’s overall philosophy of ministry in the context of athletics.
The head coach should be a disciple maker at heart, viewing athletics as an opportunity for discipleship. They
should be an effective student recruiter, have the ability to effectively communicate in large/small group
settings, and be available to represent the school in various settings as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•  Reflecting Jesus-like character in all settings.
• Ability to effectively and consistently recruit student-athletes and fill the roster.
•  Thorough understanding of collegiate track and field.
• Meet and practice planning and preparation.
• Administration of team travel including finances, driving the team vehicle, meals, and lodging.
•  Planning and facilitating summer camps, athletic visitor weekends, awards fellowship, and alumni events.
•  Attending and assisting with annual recruitment weekends.
• Attending and assisting with partner school meets.
• Fundraising

Convictions and Character/Religious Qualifications

• Applicants must agree without mental reservation with FBBC&TS’s foundational documents.
• Applicants must be Baptists in their beliefs and practice.
• Applicants must adhere to Biblical standards of morality and living.
• Applicants and/or their spouses must not be or ever have been divorced.

knowledge, skills, and abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Ability to communicate in a professional manner with multiple groups of people including students and other employees.
• Strong organizational skills.
•  Knowledge of sport.
• Ability to demonstrate skills and drills necessary to sport.
• Ability to communicate desires and expectations of athletes.
• Able to handle a variety of student situations.
•  Desire for ongoing education.
• Class “C” CDL with driver’s license with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain before start of season.

Academic Qualifications

• A minimum of a four year college degree is preferred.
• A minimum of two plus years’ experience with sports is preferred.
• A minimum of two years coaching experience is preferred.
• A minimum of two plus years in youth ministry or related ministry is preferred.

Application Checklist

• Carefully read FBBC&TS’s foundational documents.
• Complete and submit your application to hr@faith.edu.
• Email your resume and/or curriculum vitae to hr@faith.edu.
• Complete the Predictive Index Assessment.

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