Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach

DetailsPosted: 01-May-26Location: Longview, TexasType: Full-timeCategoriesCoachingCoaching - Track & FieldSectorCollegiate SportsSalary DetailsThe 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. Apply by sending an email to Dr. Tim Sceggel (timsceggel@letu.edu). Include a cover letter, resume, a statement of faith and 3-5 professional references.Preferred EducationMastersTo ApplyEmail Dr. Tim Sceggel at timsceggel@letu.edu: Cover letter of interest Resume Statement of Christian Faith 3-5 Professional ReferencesDutiesResponsible for the leadership and development of staff and student athletes including:Discipleship Discipleship of 2 full-time employees (XC Head Cach and 1 full-time assistant), 1 graduate assistant, and student-athletes in the program to facilitate spiritual growth in each employee and student-athleteTeaching and modeling the value of Christian competition to the track staff and student-athletesCounseling team members in disciplinary, academic, or personal matters while consulting with LETU administration on matters requiring resolution of problemsRecruiting Identify, research, evaluate, and recruit prospective student athletes who can thrive in the LeTourneau University environment while excelling as Christians, scholars, and athletesFilling a roster that will not only meet sport sponsorship in every sport, but also score in meets that leads to winsAccountable for the retention of student athletes with the programRecruit, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches to maximize student-athlete developmentExcellence Strive to ensure we are the most successful program in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) in all facets, with an expectation of becoming nationally competitivePrepare student-athletes in the of specific event analyses and related planning strategiesServiceRegularly serve in the department in any area as needed, including spiritual development, air dome management, home events oversight, and fundraising activitiesDemonstrate support for the development and overall growth of the athletic department in tangible waysCreate annual service and mission opportunities for student athletes to invest in the communityAdministrative EffectivenessManage the track and field staff to ensure the professional development of each direct report that should lead to an efficient, discipleship driven culture of excellenceMonitoring academic progress and acting as a liaison to the programEnsure compliance with the University, SCAC, and NCAA policies and regulationsOversight of all team budgets, while monitoring, verifying, and reconciling expenditures of budgeted fundsCoordinating the scheduling, planning and management of home and away eventsParticipation in the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating all activities for general operations and event management on Dome related activities for intercollegiate games, campus user events and rental eventsAssist with preparation of bid materials and budgets for the conference and NCAA post-season playoffs, tournaments, etc.Active engagement with alumni, coordinating at least 2 events per year, along with a quarterly newsletter in concert with Alumni RelationsPerforming other duties as requested by the Vice President of Athletics, or Assistant AD for the Air DomeQUALIFICATIONS: 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 is required; master’s degree preferred 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in the coaching of athletic programs at the collegiate level Excellent ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, coaches, students, and faculty members Exemplifying an elite level of professionalism Ability to be a dynamic leader within the athletic department Strong prioritization and organizational skills Good written and oral communication skills Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division III An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord Application Instructions: Send Cover Letter, Resume, Statement of Faith and 3-5 professional references to: Dr. Tim Sceggel at timsceggel@letu.eduCreate a Job Match for Similar JobsAbout LeTourneau UniversityClaiming 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.Connections working at LeTourneau Universityhttps://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22243758/head-men-s-and-women-s-track-and-field-coach