Head Coach Cross Country & Assistant Coach Track & Field

Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse and your dependents.

Friends University is seeking to fill the Head Coach Cross Country & Assistant Coach Track & Field position in Wichita Kansas.  This position will oversee all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s cross country and track distance program including, training, recruiting, budgeting, academic oversight, PR, & meet management. The position will also play a major role in the Track and Field Season as an assistant coach working primarily with the distance events 800m and up.

Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).  The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.

Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.

2-4 years of coaching experience preferred; College coaching and recruitment experience preferred.

Excellent written, oral and inter personal communication skills are necessary. The ability to motivate and influence others is material to this position. Requires diplomacy, ability to garner trust of others and maintaining confidential information. Ability to lead in an inclusive and developmental manner. The position requires strong financial management, time management and personnel management skills. The individual must possess acute understanding of sport preparation and facilitation.

Please visit our employment site at www.friends.edu/employment to apply.  Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.

Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.