Womens Basketball Head Coach

EXPIRED

Job Details

Job Location

Lancaster Campus - Lancaster, PA

Position Type

Job Details

Job Location

Lancaster Campus - Lancaster, PA

Position Type

Professional Staff

Job Category

Athletics

Description

Job Summary:

This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership and oversight to the women's basketball program at Lancaster Bible College and assistance to the Athletics program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains seasonal coaches.
• Oversees the daily workflow of soccer administration.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 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
• Previous collegiate participation and/or coaching experience
• 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:

• Ability to communicate the uniqueness of Lancaster Bible College to prospective students and parents.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Licenses: Current and valid drivers license required.
• Ability to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of collegiate basketball rules and NCAA regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching Responsibilities

• Prepare basketball team for full intercollegiate season that is compliant with NCAA, NCCAA, and NEAC guidelines.

• Recruit locally, regionally, and nationally student-athletes that are a fit to Lancaster Bible College and coordinate all aspects of recruitment via mailings, telephone, travel, and visits.

  • Fulfill the expectation of 15 mission fit student-athletes on the team.

• Oversee the development of a culture that fits the philosophy of athletics and is a beacon to the LBC family and community.

• Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words, and actions at contests, practices, trips, meals, etc.

• Ensure devotional times are conducted by players/coaches and goals of the athletic department are achieved each season.

• Be fiscally responsible for womens basketball budget.

• Organize and conduct preseason tryouts and in season practices.

• Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaching staff.

• Verify roster accuracy for eligibility sheets; coordinate with compliance director on questions or concerns.

• Oversee student-athletes academic progress and be available for consultation/support for student-athletes.

• Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements both internally and externally.

• Represent basketball program at required conference and national meetings.

Athletic Responsibilities

• Attend weekly departmental meetings
• Serve on campus wide committees as requested, as well as, other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Responsible for an operational duty that fits skills and assists the overall operations of the department.