Assistant Women's Basketball Coach | LeTourneau University

DESCRIPTION:

DUTIES: Responsible for the leadership and development of student athletes including:

Discipleship

Striving to ensure the development of the spiritual, academic and athletic aspects of all student-athletes

Counseling team members in disciplinary, academic, or personal matters while consulting with LETU administration on matters requiring resolution of problems.

Recruiting

Achieving assigned roster numbers

Recruiting and retaining highly skilled student-athletes consistent with the LETU philosophy and standards

Excellence

Work to ensure we are the most effective and most successful athletic department in the American Southwest Conference in all facets

Preparing the student-athletes in the analyses of specific sport analyses and planning strategies accordingly

Preparing student-athletes physically by instructing proper strength and conditioning

Service

Regularly serve in the department in any area needed, including spiritual development, home events oversight, and fundraising activities

Providing academic support and tutoring to student athletes in the program

Providing and working with student-athletes in opportunities to serve the community

Administrative Effectiveness

Ensuring compliance with the University, ASC Conference and NCAA policies and regulations

Assist the head coach determining fiscal requirements and budgetary recommendations for the team, while monitoring, verifying, and reconciling expenditures of budgeted funds

Coordinating the scheduling, planning and management of home and away contests with the head coach

Monitoring academic progress and act as a liaison to the program

Performing other duties as requested by the head coach or Director of Athletics.

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 required; master’s degree preferred. 

• 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in the coaching of athletic programs at the collegiate level. 

• Ability to be a dynamic leader within the athletic department 

• Strong organizational ability 

• Ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, coaches, students, and faculty members. 

• Good written and oral communication skills. 

• A strong understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division III. 

• An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

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. 

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION OR NOMINATION:  

Applications are reviewed in the order received and will continue until we secure a candidate for the position.  

By applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who agree with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities considered without discrimination based on race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin, or genetic information.  Direct inquiries about this policy to Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.  

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly  
Avenue, Longview, TX.  Send completed application and a current résumé to:  

Staff postings must read:  

LeTourneau University  
ATTN:  Human Resources  
P.O. Box 7001

Longview, Texas 75607-7001  
FAX (903) 233-4103  

E-mail address:  [email protected] and [email protected]