Direct and coach the Louisiana Christian University Men’s Basketball Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Direct, oversees, and manages the intercollegiate men’s basketball program, recruits, and recommends hires for the coaching and support staff.
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Recruit students in accordance with Louisiana Christian University, NAIA, and the Red River Athletic Conference policies and guidelines.
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Ensure that men’s basketball is in compliance with all Louisiana Christian University, NAIA, and the Red River Athletic Conference guidelines, rules and regulations. Provides all necessary reports and statistics periodically.
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Visit area and regional high schools and community colleges to recruit student athletes.
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Direct the on-court and classroom instructions and coaching in basketball techniques and strategy on the basketball program; evaluates individual performance and provides leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency.
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Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consults with administrators and faculty for resolutions of problems.
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Schedule the games for the men’s basketball team; makes lodging, meal and transportation arrangements, orders equipment and uniforms, maintains the inventory, cleaning and maintenance of equipment within the budget provided by the University.
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Represent Louisiana Christian University at professional, civic, charity and alumni events.
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Direct the development of reports and analysis setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
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Direct the personnel activities in the men’s basketball program including disciplining, training, merit recommendations, promotions and transfers.
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Monitor academic progress of student athletes, counsels students and assists them in solving problems.
- Performs other related duties as required. (i.e. Event Management)
Louisiana Christian University achieves its mission based on its core beliefs. All employees are expected to support these core beliefs and model them in their performance:
- Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
- People are treated with dignity and respect.
- Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust.
- Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic
- Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active Christian faith and a calling to engage in a “Christ-centered community committed to Academic Excellence where students are equipped for Lives of Learning, Leading, and Serving.
Louisiana Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants should fill out and send the LCU staff application and resume including the names and addresses of three references to the University HR Dept, 1140 College Drive, Box 381, Pineville, LA 71359 or e-mail information to hr@lcuniversity.edu
LCU staff application may be found here.
Louisiana Christian University is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Must be a visible CHRISTIAN leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consonant with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana Christian University and the Baptist Faith.
