LeTourneau University is seeking a discipleship driven professional to lead the Women’s Soccer program to conference and national prominence both spiritually and competitively.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Discipleship

• Discipleship of 1 Graduate Assistant, and student athletes in the program, to facilitate spiritual growth in each employee and student athlete
• Teaching and modeling the value of Christian competition to the women’s soccer staff, and student athletes
• Counseling team members in disciplinary, academic, or personal matters while consulting with LETU administration on matters requiring resolution of problems

Recruiting

• Identify, research, evaluate, and recruit prospective student athletes who can thrive in the LeTourneau University environment while excelling as Christians, scholars, and athletes
• Filling a roster that is able to pursue an elite level of excellence at the conference and national levels
• Accountable for the retention of student athletes within the program

Excellence

• Strive to ensure we are the most successful program in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) in all facets, with an expectation of becoming nationally competitive
• Prepare student-athletes in specific event analyses and related planning strategies

• Regularly serve in the department in any area as needed, including spiritual development, home events oversight, and fundraising activities
• Demonstrate support for the development and overall growth of the athletic department in tangible ways
• Create annual service and mission opportunities for student athletes to invest in the community

Administrative Effectiveness

• Assemble, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches to maximize student athlete development
• Manage the women’s soccer staff to ensure the professional development of each direct report that should lead to an efficient, discipleship driven culture of excellence
• Monitoring academic progress and acting as a liaison to the program
• Ensure compliance with the University, SCAC, and NCAA policies and regulations
• Oversight of all team budgets, while monitoring, verifying, and reconciling expenditures of budgeted funds
• Coordinating the scheduling, planning and management of home and away events
• Active engagement with alumni, coordinating at least 2 events per year, along with a quarterly newsletter in concert with Alumni Relations
• Performing other duties as requested by the Vice President of Athletics, or Deputy Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS: LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.  

1. Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree preferred 
2. 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in the coaching of athletic programs at the collegiate level 
3. Excellent ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, coaches, students, and faculty members 
4. Exemplifying an elite level of professionalism 
5. Ability to be a dynamic leader within the athletic department 
6. Strong prioritization and organizational skills 
7. Good written and oral communication skills 
8. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division III 
9. An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord 

To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Statement of Christian Faith to Dr. Tim Sceggel at timsceggel@letu.edu

About LeTourneau University

Claiming every workplace in every nation as their mission field, LeTourneau University graduates are professionals of ingenuity and Christ-like character who see life's work as a holy calling with eternal impact. LeTourneau University is an interdenominational Christ-centered university offering more than 140 programs that prepare students for success in areas including aviation, biblical studies, business, criminal justice, education, engineering, health science, kinesiology, liberal arts, nursing, psychology and science. Graduate degree offerings include business administration, counseling, education, engineering, psychology and strategic leadership. In addition to its residential campus in Longview, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and at our educational center in Plano. The university's 3,175 students represent nearly all 50 states, 35 countries and 50 different denominational groups.

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