Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach

Position Information

Position Title : Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach

Classification Title : Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Department : Athletics

Job Description

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach

2025/2026 School Year.

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

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Teaching Statement

4. References

5. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

6. Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts

Optional Documents