Institutional Mission

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.

Position Overview:

Under direct supervision of the Athletic Director, the Head Coach is responsible for management and administration of the sports program and team. Understands the organizational culture, the role of athletics within the Nelson community, and a willingness to consistently perpetuate and display the mission of Nelson through actions and words with athletes, coaches, university personnel and the public.

Major Responsibilities:

· Implement rigorous college level practices.

· Ability to motivate and encourage student athletes

· Develop and provide strategies and scouting to encourage team success in games.

· Schedule all games

· Maintain and stay within assigned budget

· Instruct during practice sessions or workouts.

· Prepare plans for personalized instruction of student-athletes to be taught by assistant coaches during in-season and off-season. Instructional plans encompass in-season, off-season, and summer activities for student-athlete(s). Areas include technical aspects of sport, film study, sport research, and total athlete development.

· Attend seminars, conferences, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of student-athlete instruction.

· Recruiting includes calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players, and maintaining an accurate database for identification of potential successful student-athletes.

· Be knowledgeable and tutor student-athletes regarding national, conference, institutional rules, and regulations to ensure compliance with standards.

· Implement academic programs including tutoring and monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate university resources.

· Performs other duties as assigned by Athletic Director

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

Faith, service, and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: “Statement of Core Values,” “Doctrinal Statement,” “Christian Standards,” “Lifestyle Standard.”)

Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree is required.

2. Masters preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

1. Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport.

2. High school or 1-3 years intercollegiate coaching experience.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to recruit, coach, and teach student-athletes.

2. Ability to scout opponents and break down game tapes for student-athletes' instruction.

3. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

4. Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

5. Ability to use personal computer, social media, and office equipment to enhance relations to enhance teaching and instruction of student-athletes.

6. Be able toestablish and maintain effective relationships with department peers, respective head coach, and student-athletes.

How to Apply:

Complete the fields to the right of this screen under “Apply here”. These fields contain intake information. After clicking submit application, you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application, where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Human Resources Office at humanresources@nelson.edu.

Note:

This position is exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Join us in shaping the future of Nelson University and empowering students to fulfill their potential!

Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) is a private Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie. The university was established in 1927 and now offers more than 70 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus or online.

Nelson University is an evangelical, Pentecostal university committed to Biblical truth. All campus personnel, including administration, faculty, staff, and students, are expected to exemplify a born-again, Spirit-filled life that manifests the fruit of the Holy Spirit in all personal and professional relations.