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 Women’s Basketball program.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred.

Required Experience

• Five years of successful previous collegiate coaching experience.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Azusa Pacific; and faithfully uphold and embrace Azusa Pacific’s mission and “What We Believe” statements.
• Establish and articulate a clear and fundamentally sound Christian philosophy for the basketball program, aligning with the university's mission.
• Develop and implement a discipleship plan for women’s basketball student-athletes.
• Lead an integral, winning, and competitive culture accomplishing measurable results.
• 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.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for team and individual player development.
• Monitor and support student-athletes' academic progress in consultation with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance and Academic Support.
• Understand and adhere to NCAA and Conference regulations regarding the administration of the sport.
• Abide by third-party contracts (i.e. BSN/Nike) by which the university and/or department are bound.
• Serve the university, Alumni Relations, and Advancement in personal appearances and engagements that promote the university and its mission.
• Assist in fundraising for the program, department, and university.
• Participate in annual university wide Giving Day.
• Attend all department meetings as directed by the director of athletics.
• Performs other duties as required by the director of athletics.

Skills

• Evidence of a strong commitment to an evangelical Christian philosophy and lifestyle.
• Excellent knowledge of current thinking in areas of sports techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, leadership, and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and disciple 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 taking action.
• 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

• Interpersonal communication, assessment, evaluation.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students, and exhibiting a commitment to a Christian life.

Physical Demands

• Requires repetitive motions and possibly sitting at a computer keyboard.
• Ability to stand for an 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

• Computer monitor and reading.
• Broad observation on fields/courts of play, see objects moving quickly.

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 (i.e.Hudl, JumpForward, PeopleSoft, Adaptive, etc.)

Compensation

• Grade 14: $73,724 to $95,841 is the annual salary for this 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. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

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.

Required Skills

Required Experience