Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field

DESCRIPTION:
DUTIES: Responsible for the leadership and development of student athletes including:
Discipleship
• Discipleship of men and women in the program to facilitate spiritual growth in each student athlete
• Teaching and modeling the value of Christian competition
• Monitoring academic performance of student athletes and partnering with Student Development for discipleship,
development, and retention of student athletes
• Counseling team members in disciplinary, academic, or personal matters while consulting with LETU
administration on matters requiring resolution of problems.
Recruiting
• Serve as the recruiting coordinator for the T/F program, including recruiting and retaining quality student athletes
who understand and embrace LeTourneau University’s mission and vision
• Find student athletes that are equipped with the ability to achieve academic and athletic success
• Working in conjunction with the Director of track and Field to fill the appropriate roster size

Excellence
• Work to ensure we are the most effective and most successful athletic department in the American Southwest
Conference in all facets
• Preparing the student-athletes in the analyses of specific sport analyses and planning strategies accordingly
• Preparing student-athletes physically by instructing proper strength and conditioning when needed
• Handling all social media accounts for the LETU T/F program, regularly producing engaging content
Service
• Regularly serve in the department in any area needed, including spiritual development, court maintenance, home
events oversight, and fundraising activities
• Contributing and caring for the development and growth of the athletic department as a whole, in tangible ways
• Creating service and mission opportunities for student athletes to invest in the community
Administrative Effectiveness
• Ensuring compliance with the University, ASC Conference and NCAA policies and regulations
• Assist the Director of T/F in determining fiscal requirements and budgetary recommendations for the team, while
monitoring, verifying, and reconciling expenditures of budgeted funds
• Coordinating the scheduling, planning and management of home and away meets with the director
• Monitoring academic progress and acting as a liaison to the program
• Approaching every facet of this position with a high degree of professionalism
• Performing other duties as requested by the director or VP Director of Athletics

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. 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in the coaching of athletic programs at the collegiate level.
3. Ability to be a dynamic leader within the athletic department
4. Strong organizational ability
5. Ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, coaches, students, and faculty members.
6. Good written and oral communication skills.
7. A strong understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division III.
8. An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University offers an innovative healthcare package with many options, personal budget, telemedicine, year-round support, and more. LeTourneau University also provides life insurance, contribution to a retirement program, and tuition assistance.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, an updated resume, and statement of faith to: Dr. Tim Sceggel, Vice President for Athletics, to timsceggel@letu.edu.