Head Coach – Sprint Football

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time

n/a

End Time

n/a

Hours Per Week

Other

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Varies

Salary

Anticipated Start Date

January 2026 or February 2026

Anticipated End Date

in accordance with the APSCUF CBA for Non-Faculty Athletic Coaches

Position Summary Information

| Position Purpose |
The Head Coach is responsible for the overall organization, direction, supervision and administration of Mansfield Athletics Sprint Football program. Duties include: recruiting student athletes within the rules and philosophy of the CSFL and CU-Mansfield; evaluating student-athlete talent – both academically and athletically; ensuring the retention of student-­athletes to Mansfield, emphasizing academic priorities to student athletes; organizing and conducting all practices; providing appropriate strategy for competitive success; providing direction/assignments to assistant coaches; related administrative tasks; fund raising; and maintaining appropriate communication with students, other coaches, staff, parents, alumni, and the media. | | Description of Duties |
- To plan, direct and organize all aspects of training, practices and contests in collaboration with assistant coaches, athletic trainers, and the department staff. - To direct and be involved in the recruitment of athletically and academically qualified student-athletes and to ensure that recruitment practices are consistent with all CU-Mansfield regulations. - Supervision of assistant coaches, any manager(s) or student employees. - To plan and participate in fundraising and alumni engagement activities associated with the sport of Sprint Football and the overall intercollegiate athletic program. Work closely with the Director of Athletics and Mountaineer Foundation for fundraising efforts. - To assume responsibility for appropriate administrative tasks such as equipment inventory, travel arrangements, budgetary oversight, and game management. - Work with the athletic department to track student-athlete eligibility. - Maintain a roster of 60–70 student-athletes during the fall term and oversee 50–70 student-athletes throughout the spring term. - Collaborates with the Director of Athletics for scheduling of games and transportation. - Track recruiting with the athletic department’s recruiting and compliance software program. - To assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

| | Decision Making |
- All elements related to recruiting and scholarship funding - Demonstrates and promotes good sportsmanship. Shows respect for officials and collaborates with teammates and staff to understand and uphold the principles of sportsmanship as they relate to rules, teammates, opponents, and spectators. Positively represents the athletic department, alumni, CU-Mansfield, and the program, serving as a role model for students. - Competition strategies - Practice planning - Fundraising efforts, in collaboration with the Director of Athletics. Alumni engagement activities, in concert with the Director of Athletics and Mountaineer Foundation. - Personnel decisions, in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and Human Resources - Must be adept at problem-solving; both in long-range situations and immediate “game-time” situations. - Collaborate decisions with the Director of Athletics about budget planning, eligibility, scheduling, compliance issues, and larger institutional priorities.

| | Fiscal Responsibility |
- Develops and monitors operating budgets in cooperation with the Director of Athletics. - Responsible for fundraising efforts and Alumni engagement activities that benefit the Sprint Football program, the Department of Athletics, and CU-Mansfield campus.

| | Supervisory Responsibility |
Will supervise all assistant coaches, managers and student employees associated with the Sprint football program. | | Minimum Requirements Profile |
- Bachelor’s degree. - Previous football coaching experience at the collegiate, high school varsity, or prep school level. - CPR, AED, First Aid certification (obtained within six months of the commencement of employment and must maintain certification during employment).

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s degree - CPR, AED, First Aid certification - Three years of collegiate football coaching experience or five years of High School or Prep School Head Football Coaching experience. - Evidence of ability to successfully recruit and retain students. - Evidence of success in coaching.

| | Applicant Rating Criteria | | | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to recruit student athletes, organize a comprehensive football program and to manage all aspects of a football program.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to academic and athletic excellence.
• Must have a general understanding of NCAA Football Rules Book and Sprint Football Rules & Bylaws and be committed to their implementation and observance.
• Must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship both on and off the field.
• Must also possess a valid driver’s license and have certification in CPR and First Aid within six months of the commencement of employment and must maintain certification during employment.

| | Essential Functions |
• Working alone – 20% and working in groups – 80%
• Sitting- 33.3%, walking – 33.3%, standing – 33.3%
• Working indoors – 35% and outdoors – 65%
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 1 O pounds
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or greater
• Occasional pushing/pulling objects weighing 25 pounds or greater
• Frequent reaching for objects at, above, and below the shoulder
• Frequent twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects
• Occasional fine manipulation with hands
• Frequent simple grasping; occasional power grasping
• Basic Math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Reading skills including understanding written direction
• Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents
• Sensory skills (ie; visual, hearing, and speaking)
• Keyboard skills |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date mm-dd-yyyy | 11/07/2025 | | Close Date mm-dd-yyyy | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
For full consderation, applications must be received by November 30, 2025.

Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Other conditions of employment include verification of all earned degrees through the receipt of original transcripts, acceptable background clearance check reports, authorization to be employed in the United States or the ability to obtain prior to commencement of employment, and positive references. | | Background Clearances |
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment. | | Diversity Statement |
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals. | | Title IX/Clery |
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.ed...), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu.... Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020. | | About Commonwealth University of PA |
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We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts

Optional Documents 1. Professional Licenses/Certifications 2. Additional Transcripts

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest degree you have attained?

   • High School
   • Associate Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • ABD
   • Doctorate Degree

2. * Do you have previous football coaching experience at the collegiate, high school varsity, or prep school level?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have CPR, AED, First Aid certification?

   • Yes
   • No

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