Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching Duties:

• Assist the head coach in managing and directing the program related to throws events.
• Support the head coach with all aspects of the program, including coaching all throws events, practices, player instruction, throws training programs, meet preparation, competition, and scheduling.
• Coordinate transportation for team activities.
• Assist with recruiting throwers and managing budget responsibilities.
• Educate and mentor student-athletes in all aspects of their holistic development: mind, body, and spirit.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA II rules and regulations and educate student-athletes about these rules.
• Collaborate with athletic department personnel, attend department meetings and activities, and positively represent the University in all interactions.
• Adhere to Walsh University policies and procedures, NCAA II compliance legislation, and conference rules. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action and/or termination.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Vice President for Athletics/Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Understanding and support of the Mission, Vision, and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University as a Catholic higher education institution, as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in track & field throws events, with a preference for previous coaching experience.

Skills & Abilities:

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact charitably with students, staff, and faculty. A positive attitude is essential.
• Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; exhibit manual dexterity; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak clearly; lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.
• Handle and communicate over loud noises, such as whistles, crowd noise, yelling, and screaming.

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a completed online application along with any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include a resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University: Walsh University is a dynamic, energetic, and passionate institution, enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values-based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, a diverse community, and close student-teacher interactions. Committed to the Judeo-Christian tradition, diversity, and service learning, Walsh University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to principles of equal opportunity.