Head Field Hockey Coach

Description

Job Summary:

This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership and oversight to the Field Hockey program at Lancaster Bible College and assigned department operational duties.

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics                            

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains seasonal coaches.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the Field Hockey program.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five 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:

• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Licenses: Current and valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work independently and work evenings and weekends to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
• Knowledge and understanding of collegiate Field Hockey rules and NCAA regulations.

Responsibilities:

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Deliver a coaching philosophy in line with the LBC mission and promise.
• Construct and implement a spiritual development plan for your team that includes opportunities for individual testimony sharing, devotionals, leadership development, and routine individual meetings.
• Develop a competitive team in the United East Conference and in the regional DIII landscape, maximizing student-athlete talent and supporting high academic and spiritual standards.
• Recruit locally, regionally, and nationally student-athletes that are a mission fit for LBC and are athletically capable of performing competitively at the NCAA DIII level.
• In partnership with LBC Admissions, recruit and maintain a roster to a minimum of 80% of the full roster expectation of twenty-two.
• Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words, and actions.
• Select, supervise, evaluate, and guide the professional development of assistant coach staff.
• In partnership with the LBC Athletics compliance officer, ensure the program and student-athletes operate within the rules of LBC, the United East, and NCAA DIII.
• Must score an 80 or better on the NCAA Rules test annually.
• Manage operational budget with fiscal responsibility and stewardship.
• Work closely with the Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and promotion of the program.
• Inventory, manage and update equipment and assist with management of all game and practice facilities utilized by the team and department.
• Represent the LBC Field Hockey program at required conferences and national meetings.
• Host a minimum of one Field Hockey clinic/camp that brings exposure to the program within our community.

Athletic Responsibilities:

• Attend departmental meetings.
• Serve on campus wide committees as requested, as well as other operational duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

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