Associate Athletics Director, Mission Impact & Enrichment / Athletics Chaplain

Waco, TX, United States

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Associate Athletics Director, Mission Impact & Enrichment / Athletics Chaplain

Waco, TX, United States

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What We're Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an Baylor University is seeking an Assistant Dean for Enrollment & Student Success to support the mission and vision of the University within the Athletics Department.

Required Qualifications and Skills 

• Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s degree and five (5) years of work experience with college-aged students 

• Ability, education, and/or training in pastoral care, preaching, and discipleship in a sports context. 

• A capacity to impart and integrate Christian theology, wisdom, and practice to those who serve and lead in a sports environment. 

• An approach to work that reflects strong communication, emotional intelligence, wise time management, attention to detail, and the ability to self-motivate. 

• At least three years of experience with supervision and leadership. 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• A master’s degree in theology, Christian ministry, or adjacent field in addition to at least five years of experience in pastoral care/chaplaincy, preaching, or discipleship within a sports context. 

• Comfortable and skilled to impart and integrate Christian theology, wisdom, and practice to those who serve and lead in a sports environment. 

• At least five years of experience with supervision and leadership. 

_ Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.  _

What You Will Do

Essential Functions 

• In collaboration with the Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Mission Impact & Enrichment, work closely with leadership in the Athletics, Student Life, and Spiritual Life to implement the vision for the Spiritual Growth pillar of Baylor Athletics  

• Collaborate with Student-Athlete Center for Excellence senior leadership team in integrating Christian faith principles and concepts in all student-athlete support areas  

• Identify, develop and oversee strategies to engage Baylor Athletics community in spiritual growth and engagement  

• Equip coaches and administrators through individual and collective discipleship to lead staff and student-athletes within a caring Christian community 

• Establish and maintain impactful pastoral relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff by being consistently present and relationally engaged. 

• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and respect for the unique pressures of highly visible coaches and student-athletes while exercising the confidence to challenge and encourage accountability for faithfully stewarding their positions as highly visible representatives of Baylor University. 

• Respond to crises and offer ongoing pastoral care to student-athletes, coaches, and staff. 

• Recruit, manage, supervise, and train a sports ministry team that includes Athletics staff as well as others serving adjunctly as team chaplains. 

• Seamlessly integrate Christian virtues and principles across all student-athlete support and development unit—working collaboratively on the daily care provides to student-athletes across mental health services, sports ministry, character formation, learning support, and all other student-facing units across Athletics. 

• Serve as strategic consultant for team domestic and international mission opportunities to enhance mission program by partnership development and current programming.  

• Oversight and development of industry-leading chaplaincy program. 

• Develop student-athlete spiritual ambassador program consisting of student leaders who actively participate in the work of faith formation and engagement with their teams 

• In coordination with SACE leadership team, lead, develop and connect student-athlete spiritual formation/life programming and curriculum. 

• In coordination with the Executive Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Services serve as a key member of “Good Life” Care Center with specific emphasis on spiritual enrichment. 

• Ensure authentic level of spiritual integration within each of our 19 sport programs. 

• Work closely with the Bear Foundation to develop and cultivate donor relations and increase fundraising efforts specific to Sports Ministry. 

• Maintain a working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and Baylor rules and regulations. 

Key Partnerships 

• Work closely with key partners such as Executive Senior Associate AD for Mission Impact & Enrichment, Spiritual Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and The Faith and Sports Institute (Truett Seminary) to develop and execute impactful programs that introduce and deepen Christian faith including chapel experiences, discipleship training, mission trips, service projects, and student leadership development, etc. 

• In partnership with Truett Seminary and others, coordinate practicums and internships for those preparing for sports chaplaincy and develop training programs as well for coaches and staff focused on the ways in which faith enlightens and animates a sports vocation. 

• Serve as a member of the Spiritual Life Senior Leadership Team. 

• Directly support members of the Student-Athlete Center for Excellence Leadership Team.

What Success Looks Like 

• Following comprehensive review, develop, integrate, and provide ongoing support for unit heads in incorporating faith-based principles and concepts into all student-athlete support services, programs and initiatives 

• Development and leadership of Athletics Chaplaincy program that functions optimally to meet the needs of individual student-athletes and sport programs which can serve as a benchmark for collegiate sports chaplaincy programs nation-wide 

• Respected as a key partner across athletics in the continued development and integration of spiritual growth 

• Expansion of Baylor Sports Ministry staff to meet the needs of student-athletes and sport programs; mentorship, guidance, and coaching of Baylor Sports Ministry staff  

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate.  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally.  If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco! 

About Us

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.    Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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Job Info

• Job Identification 17696
  
• Job Category Staff
  
• Posting Date 10/09/2024, 07:52 PM
  
• Degree Level Master
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations 1500 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US

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