Head Coach-Football

Job Details

Description

Reporting to the Athletics Director, The Head Football Coach is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Football program. This includes day-to-day administrative and program management leadership; recruitment, retention, and skills training, as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA Division II Football program capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a national championship.  The Head Coach is accountable for ensuring the team’s compliance with NCAA and CIAA rules and regulations and with university policies, procedures and budgetary constraints.  The Head Coach will actively participate in fundraising endeavors and committee service as assigned.  The nature and diversity of the job require special abilities, dedication and commitment to the Football Program.   The position is accountable for ensuring effective personal management of subordinate personnel, interpersonal relationships, projects, materials, budgetary costs, and continuous quality improvement.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures the effective instruction of student athletes in the sport of Football.  Serves as an effective coach in the development of successful strategies for Football competition and the reinforcement of student athletes’ character development, personal motivation and leadership.
• Ensures effective recruitment of student athletes for the Football Program.
• Adheres to all institutional, Conference and all other rules, regulations and policies.
• Assist in fundraising in both Football and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department, in consultation with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Athletic Director.
• Implements effective strategies to retain students athletically and academically.
• Acts as a liaison to help coordinate community service involvement.
• Selects and retains qualified subordinate personnel to ensure the provision of a quality-efficient Football Program through ongoing support, training, supervision, coaching, counseling, and performance review.
• Manage the sport budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Details

Description

Reporting to the Athletics Director, The Head Football Coach is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Football program. This includes day-to-day administrative and program management leadership; recruitment, retention, and skills training, as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA Division II Football program capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a national championship.  The Head Coach is accountable for ensuring the team’s compliance with NCAA and CIAA rules and regulations and with university policies, procedures and budgetary constraints.  The Head Coach will actively participate in fundraising endeavors and committee service as assigned.  The nature and diversity of the job require special abilities, dedication and commitment to the Football Program.   The position is accountable for ensuring effective personal management of subordinate personnel, interpersonal relationships, projects, materials, budgetary costs, and continuous quality improvement.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures the effective instruction of student athletes in the sport of Football.  Serves as an effective coach in the development of successful strategies for Football competition and the reinforcement of student athletes’ character development, personal motivation and leadership.
• Ensures effective recruitment of student athletes for the Football Program.
• Adheres to all institutional, Conference and all other rules, regulations and policies.
• Assist in fundraising in both Football and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department, in consultation with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Athletic Director.
• Implements effective strategies to retain students athletically and academically.
• Acts as a liaison to help coordinate community service involvement.
• Selects and retains qualified subordinate personnel to ensure the provision of a quality-efficient Football Program through ongoing support, training, supervision, coaching, counseling, and performance review.
• Manage the sport budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator; Assistant Football Coaches

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline required; Master’s Degree preferred and/or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Seven or more years related work experience, with demonstrated success as a collegiate football coach.
• Three years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in higher education.
• Advanced knowledge of Football coaching strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge in teaching Football skills and techniques.
• NCAA Rules Compliance (Division II).
• NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse Procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Football Rules & Regulations
• Computer skill proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

None

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Management

Intermediate

Analytical

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications