Job Location : Lancaster,PA, USA
Job Summary:
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.
* 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:
* 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
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