ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist head coach with team practices and competitions.
- Assist with the planning, organizing, and implementing team practice.
- Assist with recruitment at home and on the road.
- Assist with team needs assigned by the head coach or other staff members.
- Assist with communication with Champion Performance team.
- Manage and organize equipment along with managers.
- Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
- Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
QUALIFICATIONS 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.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- Required to travel to various locations as well as local and campus locations.
- May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
- Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop in order to conduct business.
- Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
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-$60,000
Time Type Full time
Location Onsite
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.
