Liberty University·Lynchburg, Virginia
The assistant coach manages day-to-day team functions, including planning and implementing practices and competitions. Responsibilities also include athlete recruitment, equipment management, and adhering to NCAA and University regulations.
The assistant coach is responsible for the oversight of day-to-day functions of the team as directed by the head coach.
Must abide by all NCAA and University rules and regulations.
Essential functions and responsibilities 1.
Assist head coach with team practices and competitions.
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Assist with the planning, organizing, and implementing team practice.
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Assist with recruitment at home and on the road.
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Assist with team needs assigned by the head coach or other staff members.
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Assist with communication with Champion Performance team.
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Manage and organize equipment along with managers.
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Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
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Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
AND CREDENTIALS Four-year college degree, experience coaching at the Division I level. Strong leadership skills. Ability to communicate and function effectively within a team setting. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government, and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Computer and scheduling skills.
Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. The working environment also includes the facilitation of outdoor events.
Driving Requirements Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Pay range $45,000.00 - $58,000.00
Pay Rate Starting pay within this range will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s education, technical coaching qualifications, and sport-specific expertise and experience.
The position also includes comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.
In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.
It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.
All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes.
The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements.
The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.
Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
Candidates must possess a four-year college degree and have experience coaching at the Division I level. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for effective team functioning and professional representation of the university.
Market context
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