Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach

To Apply:

Email Dr. Tim Sceggel at timsceggel@letu.edu:

1. Cover letter of interest

2. Resume

3. Statement of Christian Faith

4. 3-5 Professional References

DUTIES:

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

Discipleship

Discipleship of 2 full-time employees (XC Head Cach and 1 full-time assistant), 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 track 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 will not only meet sport sponsorship in every sport, but also score in meets that leads to wins

Accountable for the retention of student athletes with the program

Recruit, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches to maximize student-athlete development

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 the of specific event analyses and related planning strategies

Service

Regularly serve in the department in any area as needed, including spiritual development, air dome management, 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

Manage the track and field 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

Participation in the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating all activities for general operations and event management on Dome related activities for intercollegiate games, campus user events and rental events

Assist with preparation of bid materials and budgets for the conference and NCAA post-season playoffs, tournaments, etc.

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 Assistant AD for the Air Dome

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.   

Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree preferred  

3-5 years of related experience, preferably in the coaching of athletic programs at the collegiate level  

Excellent ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, coaches, students, and faculty members  

Exemplifying an elite level of professionalism  

Ability to be a dynamic leader within the athletic department  

Strong prioritization and organizational skills  

Good written and oral communication skills  

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division III  

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

  Application Instructions: Send Cover Letter, Resume, Statement of Faith and 3-5 professional references to: Dr. Tim Sceggel at timsceggel@letu.edu   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. Apply by sending an email to Dr. Tim Sceggel (timsceggel@letu.edu). Include a cover letter, resume, a statement of faith and 3-5 professional references.