Head Coach

Job Summary:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains seasonal coaches.
• Oversees the daily workflow of tennis 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 preferred.
• 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 driver's 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 lacrosse rules and NCAA regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching Responsibilities

• Prepare the tennis team for the full intercollegiate season, compliant with NCAA and United East guidelines.
• Recruit locally, regionally, and nationally student-athletes that fit with Lancaster Bible College and coordinate all aspects of recruitment via mailings, telephone, travel, and visits.
• 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.
• Organize and conduct preseason tryouts and in season practices.
• Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaching staff.
• Verify roster accuracy for eligibility sheets; coordinate with compliance director on questions or concerns.
• Oversee student-athletes academic progress and be available for consultation/support for student-athletes.
• Run a camp that can help bring exposure of program goals to community.
• Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements both internally and externally.
• Represent tennis program at required conference and national meetings.

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.