Assistant Coach - Bowling

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking Assistant Bowling Coach who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by developing and leading a competitive bowling program while mentoring student-athletes in their academic, athletic, and personal growth. This position is responsible for supporting the head coach in all aspects of the bowling program, including recruitment, training, program management, and student-athlete development, while supporting the mission and values of Marian University.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies. 
• Assist the Head Coach in ensuring that the Marian University bowling program follows university, NAIA, and USBC standards and requirements. 
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, including participating in prospective student-athlete visits and recruiting activities.
• Assist the Head Coach in working with Admissions and Financial Aid to support the recruitment and enrollment of student-athletes.
• Support the academic, personal, and athletic development of student-athletes and communicate concerns to the Head Coach as appropriate.
• Assist with planning and conducting practices and preparing student-athletes for competitions.
• Reinforce department and university policies related to sportsmanship, conduct, and representation of Marian University.
• Assist with promoting the Marian University bowling program and supporting positive relationships with the campus community, prospective student-athletes, families, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned  

University Expectations:  

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Participates in developing WCOM strategic plans, goals, and objectives
• Assists to establish and meet WCOM measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals

  RequiredQualifications:     

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and experience in coaching bowling 
• Flexibility appropriate for an active work setting, including schedule changes that are seasonal and/or respond to institutional needs 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.    

For Consideration All Applications Require:    

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references.  The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:   

https://www.marian.edu/faith  

Essential Functions: 

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.  Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers.  Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer: 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws. 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.