Head Football Coach(056-24)

EXPIRED

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Job Description

Position Title: Head Football Coach
Department:
Reports To:

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Job Description

Position Title: Head Football Coach
Department:
Reports To:

Athletics
Director of Athletics

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All
duties listed are essential functions for the position. It is understood that other related duties may be assigned.

General Function (Description):
The Head Football Coach reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for coaching
the varsity football team and managing all aspects of a highly successful football program.
Responsibilities include the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of academically qualified and
athletically gifted student-athletes; development of practice plans, game strategies, and competitive
schedules; management of the football operating budget; support of fundraising efforts tor the
program and athletic department; oversight of compliance, ‘life skills,’ discipline, and other personal
matters of the student-athletes and staff; and supervision, development and evaluation of assistant
coaches.

The position will attend all Athletic Department meetings and other relevant events and perform
other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

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Oversee all aspects of the program including coaching, recruiting, monitoring academic
progress and retention, promoting, grant-in-aid recommendations, scheduling, requisitioning
equipment, supervising, assistants, etc.

• Controls and supervises squad members throughout the school year and maintains compliance

with University, conference (SIAC), and national (NCAA) rules and regulations.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with and comply with the University, SIAC, and NCAA policies.
• Must exhibit a high level of expertise in the professional field of football.
• Must encourage student-athletes to succeed academically and graduate- this is a matter of

highest priority.

• Must represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and

strength of character.

• Establish a strong and sincere commitment to alumni correspondence, promotion of the

program, and community relations.

• Continually identifies sport specific strengths and weaknesses, while implementing a plan of

action that consistently demonstrates improvement.

• Demonstrate a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment

of gifted student-athletes.

• Commit to implementing ‘Life Skills’ programs to team members.
• Develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition.
• Plan and manage the football operating budget.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate student-athletes.

• Ability to lead and influence other to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for

making decisions.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Commitment to Department Operating Procedures

 Student-athletes First
 High Performance Teamwork
 Exceed Customer Expectations
 Exceptional Operating Performance
 Grow the Business of Athletics

Personal and Professional Qualities

• Transformational Leader

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Inspires Greatness

• Consistent and Dutiful Administrator

• Structured Mentor

•

Innovative to Maximize Resources

• Campus Citizen

• Focus on Life Skills

• Coach the Coaches

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Invested in Education Process

• Disciplined, Tough, Smart, and Motivator

• Resilient Trough Obstacles

• Builder of Men

• Leader/Follower

• Partner with Athletic Director

• Steadfast and Unmovable Integrity

• Community Conscious

• Purpose Driven

• Fundraiser

• Teachable Spirit

• Commitment to Compliance

• Accountable

• Adhere to Brother’s Keepers Beliefs

• Visible Participant

• Organized, Structured, and Discipline

• True Champion

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and NCAA Compliance Assistant Software
• Demonstrated experience in sports administration.
• Strong commitment to the student-athlete and maintain high standards and values.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and commitment to integrity.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and an ability to respond to the general public

concerning the program.

Minimum Hiring Standards:
Education

Years of Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s preferred. Education
commensurate with experience.
5 Years on NCAA Division I or Division II levels.

Years of Management/Supervisor
Experience

3 -5 years or equivalence

Clark Atlanta University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer