Men's Soccer Graduate Assistant

To Apply: Send Cover Letter, Resume, and Statement of Christian Faith to timsceggell@letu.edu

LeTourneau University

Department of Athletics

Graduate Assistant for Men’s Soccer

LOCATION:                     Longview, Texas

REPORTS TO:                  Head Men’s Soccer Coach

SCHEDULE:                      Office hours are primarily weekdays, but responsibilities require additional hours and flexibility, including evenings and weekends.

DUTIES: Responsible for the leadership and development of student athletes including:

 Discipleship

• Discipleship of men 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 working to ensure the 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

• Recruit and retain quality student athletes who understand and embrace LeTourneau University’s mission and vision as the Christian Polytechnic University

• Find and enroll student athletes that are equipped with the ability to achieve academic and athletic success

• Working in conjunction with the head coach to fill a roster with an appropriately competitive number  

 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

• Handling all social media accounts for the LETU men’s soccer program, regularly producing engaging content

Service

• Regularly serve in the department in any area needed, including spiritual development, field maintenance, home events oversight, and fundraising activities

• Contributing and caring for the development and growth of the athletic department, in tangible ways

• Creating service and mission opportunities for student athletes to invest in the community

 Administrative Effectiveness

• Ensuring compliance with the University, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA policies and regulations

• Approaching every facet of this position with a high degree of professionalism

• Performing other duties as requested by the head coach or Vice President for 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.       An accredited bachelor's degree is required; along with acceptance into an LETU graduate program.

2.       Outstanding ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, coaches, students, and faculty members.

3.       Strong organizational gifting, in order to achieve administrative excellence.

4.       Ability recruit in line with the mission of athletic department.

5.       Good written and oral communication skills.

6.       A strong understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division III.

7.       An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

BENEFITS

• An annual stipend of $5,000

• Free tuition in any graduate program offered at LeTourneau University