This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership and oversight to the Field Hockey program at Lancaster Bible College and assigned department operational duties.
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains seasonal coaches.
Oversee the daily workflow of the Field Hockey program.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of standing.
Must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds at times.
Personal Qualities:
The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
The desire and ability to disciple and mentor students.
A professional appearance.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree preferred in a health or sport related field.
A demonstrated faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
A demonstrated ability to develop the academic, spiritual, physical, and social needs of college students.
Required Skills/Abilities:
First Aid and CPR certification.
Licenses: Current and valid driver’s license required.
Ability to work independently and work evenings and weekends to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
Knowledge and understanding of collegiate Field Hockey rules and NCAA regulations.
Responsibilities:
Coaching Responsibilities:
Deliver a coaching philosophy in line with the LBC mission and promise.
Construct and implement a spiritual development plan for your team that includes opportunities for individual testimony sharing, devotionals, leadership development, and routine individual meetings.
Develop a competitive team in the United East Conference and in the regional DIII landscape, maximizing student-athlete talent and supporting high academic and spiritual standards.
Recruit locally, regionally, and nationally student-athletes that are a mission fit for LBC and are athletically capable of performing competitively at the NCAA DIII level.
In partnership with LBC Admissions, recruit and maintain a roster to a minimum of 80% of the full roster expectation of twenty-two.
Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words, and actions.
Select, supervise, evaluate, and guide the professional development of assistant coach staff.
In partnership with the LBC Athletics compliance officer, ensure the program and student-athletes operate within the rules of LBC, the United East, and NCAA DIII.
Must score an 80 or better on the NCAA Rules test annually.
Manage operational budget with fiscal responsibility and stewardship.
Work closely with the Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and promotion of the program.
Inventory, manage and update equipment and assist with management of all game and practice facilities utilized by the team and department.
Represent the LBC Field Hockey program at required conferences and national meetings.
Host a minimum of one Field Hockey clinic/camp that brings exposure to the program within our community.
Athletic Responsibilities:
Attend departmental meetings.
Serve on campus wide committees as requested, as well as other operational duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics