Head Women's Basketball Coach

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

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Discipleship

Discipleship of 1 Full-Time assistant and 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 basketball 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

Service

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 basketball 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.   

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  

To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Statement of Christian Faith 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.

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