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Head Womens Soccer Coach

Lancaster Bible College
Full-time
On-site
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Women's Soccer, Coaching, College Soccer

Job Details

Lancaster Campus - Lancaster, PA
Professional Staff
Athletics

Description

 Job Summary:

This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership and oversight to the womens soccer program at Lancaster Bible College and assistance to the Athletics program.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains seasonal coaches.
  • Oversees the daily workflow of soccer administration.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of standing.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 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:

  • Ability to communicate the uniqueness of Lancaster Bible College to prospective students and parents.
  • First Aid and CPR certified.
  • Licenses: Current and valid drivers license required.
  • Ability to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of collegiate soccer rules and NCAA regulations.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching Responsibilities

  • Prepare soccer team for full intercollegiate season that is compliant to the NCAA, NCCAA and NEAC guidelines.
  • Recruit locally, regionally, and nationally student-athletes that are a mission fit to Lancaster Bible College and coordinate all aspects of recruitment.
  • Fulfill the expectation of 24 mission fit players on the roster with 8 new recruits.
  • Oversee the development of a culture that fits the philosophy of athletics and is a beacon to the LBC family and community.
  • Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words, and actions at contests, practices, trips, meals, etc.
  • Ensure devotional times are conducted by players/coaches and goals of the athletic department are achieved each season.
  • Embrace the 3-tiered approach to the Student-athlete experience.
    • 1. Help student-athletes grow in their capacity as a student and as an athlete.
    • 2. Help student-athletes develop their character, according to a Biblical worldview.
    • 3. Help student-athletes realize their capabilities and character are not merely for their benefit, but also to impact others.
  • Organize and conduct traditional and non-traditional season practices.
  • Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaching staff.
  • Verify roster accuracy for eligibility sheets; coordinate with compliance director.
  • Oversee student-athletes academic progress and be available for consultation/support for student-athletes.
  • Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements both internally and externally.
  • Plan, organize a minimum of one camp that gets young girls playing soccer and exposed to Charger soccer.
  • Represent soccer program at required conference and national meetings.

Athletic Responsibilities

  • Secondary duty will be in an area that fits the coach's strength.
  • Attend weekly departmental meetings.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.