Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach
Position Title
Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach
Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach
Classification Title
Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility
Department
Athletics
Job Description
Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach
Hope College has an immediate opening for the position of Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach.
Successful candidates must: a) demonstrate the ability to effectively and inspirationally lead a collegiate track and field program, b) understand the philosophy of Division III athletics at Hope College, c) be committed to transformational experiences for student-athletes and competitive excellence for this program, d) perform additional responsibilities of a faculty or staff member at the college as assigned. Hope College is a Christian co-educational, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: A master’s degree is strongly preferred, as is a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.
The Head Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach is a twelve month position. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Applications received by March 21, 2025 will receive full consideration. Consideration will begin after March 21, 2025. We will be flexible with sitting coaches and their schedules as we work through the hiring process. Please reach out if you have concerns regarding timing and your present employment. As part of the online application found at hope.edu/jobs candidates will need to upload the following documents:
- Letter of Application
- Resume
- Contact information for three references
- Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are okay for initial application)
- Teaching statement describing one’s a) coaching/teaching philosophy and b) commitment to coaching/teaching at a Christian liberal arts college.
Please direct inquiries regarding the position to Tim Schoonveld (schoonveld@hope.edu), Director of Athletics.
Hope College places a high priority on sustaining a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of having diverse faculty and staff in order to best prepare our students for successful careers in our multicultural nation and global community. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
A master’s degree is strongly preferred, as is a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-269SR
Job Posting Open Date 02/17/2025
Job Posting Close Date 03/22/2025
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by March 21, 2025, will receive full consideration. Consideration will begin after March 21, 2025. We will be flexible with current coaches and their schedules as we work through the hiring process. Please reach out if you have concerns regarding timing and your current employment.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Teaching Statement
References
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts
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