Send a cover letter, a current résumé, and a statement of faith to:   Dr. Tim Sceggel at timsceggel@letu.edu

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

Discipleship

Discipleship of men and women in the program to facilitate spiritual growth in each student athlete

Teaching and modeling the value of Christian competition

Monitoring academic performance of student athletes and partnering with Student Development for discipleship, development, and retention of student athletes

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

Recruiting

Serve as the recruiting coordinator for the tennis program, including recruiting and retaining quality student athletes who understand and embrace LeTourneau University’s mission and vision

Find student athletes that are equipped with the ability to achieve academic and athletic success

Working in conjunction with the head coach to fill a roster of 20 student-athletes

Also fill the role of camp coordinator, to enhance the program’s recruiting efforts Achieving assigned roster numbers

Excellence

Work to ensure we are the most effective and most successful athletic department in the Southern Colligate Athletic 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

Handling all social media accounts for the LETU tennis program, regularly producing engaging content

Service

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

Contributing and caring for the development and growth of the athletic department as a whole, in tangible ways

Creating service and mission opportunities for student athletes to invest in the community

Administrative Effectiveness

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

Assist the head coach in 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 acting as a liaison to the program

Approaching every facet of this position with a high degree of professionalism

Performing other duties as requested by the head coach or VP 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. 

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, a current résumé, and a statement of faith to:  

Dr. Tim Sceggel

timsceggel@letu.edu

About LeTourneau University

Claiming every workplace in every nation as their mission field, LeTourneau University graduates are professionals of ingenuity and Christ-like character who see life's work as a holy calling with eternal impact. LeTourneau University is an interdenominational Christ-centered university offering more than 140 programs that prepare students for success in areas including aviation, biblical studies, business, criminal justice, education, engineering, health science, kinesiology, liberal arts, nursing, psychology and science. Graduate degree offerings include business administration, counseling, education, engineering, psychology and strategic leadership. In addition to its residential campus in Longview, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and at our educational center in Plano. The university's 3,175 students represent nearly all 50 states, 35 countries and 50 different denominational groups.

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