Job Description:

DIVISION: Athletics

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

BASIC FUNCTION:

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Job Description:

DIVISION: Athletics

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

BASIC FUNCTION:

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UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Non-traditional work hours; possible extensive travel involved; potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE: Related coaching experience preferred

SUPERVISORY:

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

• Assistant Coaches

• Graduate Assistants

• Student Assistants

• Student Workers

REPORTS TO: Head Coach

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists the Head Coach with the responsibility for a successful program.

This involves:

• overseeing the recruitment of academically qualified student athletes,

• helping to maintain the academic success and progress of all recruited

athletes with assistance from the Director of Student-Athlete Success,

• preparing the teams for practice and competitions on a weekly basis throughout the academic year,

• overseeing and providing counseling, training and conditioning for the

athletes,

• ensuring the rules compliance of the NCAA, Conference and the

University in the athletic program with the assistance of the compliance

Services on campus,

• immediate reporting of suspected or confirmed rules violations.

2. Assists in the planning of the program. This involves:

• developing an attractive annual schedule in cooperation with the Head

Coach,

• meeting regularly with the Head Coach to ensure a clear understanding

and dialogue of all aspects of the program,

• maintaining accurate files and documentation on the athletes including

information for the annual report, recruiting and contracts,

• recommending improvements to maintain the success of the program.

3. Assists in the preparation and expense of a budget. This involves:

• planning for expensing of the annual university allocation,

• recommending yearly changes in the budget requests,

• approving all expenditures of the program throughout the fiscal year.

4. Assists in the coordination of student athlete programs in ensuring the success

of the team.

5. Assists in organizing and administering a quality summer camp program as

requested.

6. Assists the Head Coach in promoting the University. This includes:

• being responsible for a great deal of public relations responsibilities to the media and University Alumni and service groups,

• producing a program that exhibits success and growth each year due to a

great amount of spectator, faculty and media interest and the potential

for more University revenue,

• organizing and conducting a quality summer camp to promote the

University and generate additional income each year.

7. Receives annual written approval from the Vice President for Athleitcs prior to receiving any athletically related income and benefits from sources outside the institution including contractual agreements and letters of appointment. Sources of income shall include but are not limited to: income from annuities; sports camps; housing benefits (including preferential housing arrangements); country club memberships; complimentary ticket sales; television and radio programs; and endorsements or consultations with athletics shoe, apparel or equipment manufacturers.

8. Participates in the professional development of the department. This involves:

• attending divisional and departmental gatherings and seminars to

understand the University and its goals and objectives,

• attending regular staff meetings,

• monitoring developments in the NCAA and the Conference through

attendance at workshops, seminars and related associations and

organizations,

• promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the

community and the campus.

9. Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves:

• promoting proper utilization of equipment, materials, staff and athletes,

• notifying the supervisor immediately of any unsafe conditions.

10. Performs other related duties as required or dictated by responsibilities.

Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

*Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this

classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employeee assigned to this job.

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Athletics - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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