The Head Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of his/her team. The Head Coach must recruit players each season in accordance with NAIA rules and regulations. Head Coaches must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletics Handbook.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Evaluate any assistant coaches.
Ensure that injured players receive appropriate care.
Schedule games and practices to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practical and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible.
Attending all practices and having a clear and organized practice plan.
Transportation of the team to away contests, by either driving or having a driver arranged.
Managing the team budget.
Managing team fundraising efforts.
Attend all coachesâ meetings.
Handle all aspects of camps and clinics offered.
Consistently communicate with the Athletics Director regarding matters related to the program.
Consistently communicate with the Faculty Athletics Representative and Athletics Director regarding all eligibility and scholarship offers.
Manage all recruiting, practice, and travel forms.
Manage game day operations.
Adhere to the Athletics Departmentâs regulations.
Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletics Department mission, philosophy, and objectives.
Adhere to and promote University policy in all respects.
General maintenance of the fields, weight rooms, and gyms.
Job Requirements and Preferred Qualifications Skills Abilities, Knowledge
This is a twelve-month position reporting to the Athletics Director. The Head Coach must have a strong commitment to Athletics and exceptional independent judgment, problem solving and planning skills, and the ability to effectively motivate student-athletes. The Head Coach must have the knowledge to teach the sport and the ability to recruit.
Education
Bachelor's degree is required; masterâs degree is preferred.
Related Work Experience
1-2 years of college coaching experience is preferred.
Working Conditions
Work is conducted in a high-paced and very stressful environment. Head Coaches are generally in high-profile positions.