Summary/Objective:  All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.

Essential Job Duties:

• Recruits student-athletes
• Provides sport-specific instruction during practices
• Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests
• Serves as primary contact for scheduling games
• Ensures a balanced budget
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes
• Makes travel arrangements for program
• Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU
• Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment
• Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs
• Regular attendance and punctuality  
• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
• Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations
• Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility:  The Head Women’s Soccer Coach supervises the GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.

Position Requirements:  Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and Knowledge of NCAA rules. Successful coaching experience preferred.

About SBU:  Southwest Baptist University offers liberal arts and selected professional degrees and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. SBU provides more than 100 areas of study at the undergraduate level and more than 10 graduate degree options. The main SBU campus is located in Bolivar, Missouri, with additional campuses in Springfield, Salem, and Mountain View. Total enrollment is approximately 2,700 with just over 1,100 undergraduates on the Bolivar campus. The main affiliation for the athletics program is NCAA-Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).

SBU Mission: At SBU, faculty and staff work together to see that our mission statement is lived out every day -- "Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society." Our faculty is respected for academic excellence, but they are loved for the personal attention they give their students. They are committed to helping students grow mentally and spiritually. Our staff supports the faculty in serving the University. Faculty and staff work together to make the SBU mission statement real and often join students on mission trips to spread the gospel throughout the local community and the world.

Southwest Baptist University is partnering with the consultants at Bechler Leadership for this search. Please direct all questions and application materials (cover letter, resume, list of 3 references, and statement of faith) to them via Search@BechlerLeadership.com or by calling 765-661-2841.

About Bechler Leadership

Bechler Enterprises, LLC. (commonly referred to as Bechler Leadership) is a leadership training & consulting business founded by Jamy Bechler. It specializes in helping build better teams and stronger cultures by working with athletes, coaches, teams, and departments become better. Bechler Enterprises, LLC. helps individuals, organizations, and businesses maximize their potential, strengthen their cultures, and grow their leadership skills through the use of keynote speaking, workshops, podcasts, books, training seminars, content development, and athletic search. Jamy Bechler is a former college basketball coach and athletic administrator, who has written nine books and hosts the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Find out more by visiting JamyBechler.com or by emailing Team@BechlerLeadership.com

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