24-73 Full-Time Head Football Coach – Department of Athletics

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Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success.  West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Athletics invites applications for a Fulltime Head Football Coach.

West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with generous retirement plans; many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success.  West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Athletics invites applications for a Fulltime Head Football Coach.

West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with generous retirement plans; many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
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Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Football Coach is responsible for fulfilling all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level including developing, planning, administering, and evaluating the success of the football program. 
 
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university.  

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit talented and academically qualified student-athletes
• Monitor academic performance and eligibility through electronic and online means 
• Supervise assistant coaches
• Plan, organize, and conduct all practice sessions, conditioning, and other sport-related workouts, both in-season and off-season 
• Schedule and supervises all team practices and schedules
• Attend and direct team competition
• Coordinate team travel, meals, and hotel accommodations in collaboration with Athletics Business Office
• Manage operating budget, including travel expenses and equipment purchases, to fit within allotted budgetary constraints 
• Determine individual and team strengths in developing strategies for skill improvement and competition
• Ensure program compliance with all NCAA, PSAC, and University rules and regulations, including timely completion of all compliance documentation 
• Fundraise activities to support and enhance the program and the Athletic Department
• Organize and direct summer camp(s) 
• Engage alumni, media, and community members
• Act as an ambassador at campus and community events
• Maintain membership in coaching organizations and attend professional development opportunities
• Other related duties 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. This position requires the ability to travel extensively on both weekdays and weekends during the competitive seasons.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years of football coaching experience at the high school, college, and/or professional level
• Knowledge of and conformity to NCAA rules
• The ability to travel extensively during the competitive seasons

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• The ability to instruct, coach, and motivate student-athletes
• Staff supervisory experience
• Knowledge of current issues and best practices in higher education and intercollegiate athletics
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Special Instructions

This is a full-time, salaried, 12-month position with full benefits. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience with additional income possible by conducting mandatory summer camps and clinics. 

Parker Executive Search is assisting West Chester University in this search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be submitted to Parker Executive Search  for consideration by December 13, 2024.