Head Football Coach

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Hiram College is seeking a Head Coach of Football. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the Hiram Colleges Football program, to include successfully organizing and implementing a recruiting/retention plan, integrating the program into the campus community, developing a vibrant summer camp program, supervising practice/contests, management of program budget, fundraising to support program and supporting student-athlete success.

Founded in 1850, Hiram College provides students of all backgrounds with an attainable private education that teaches the 21st-century skills needed to thrive professionally and personally in the face of inevitable and constant change. Built on a community that fosters student-faculty collaboration, the College equips all students with the tools necessary to embrace active learning in the classroom, in Ohio, and beyond through technology, internship, study away, research, and other experiential opportunities for growth and development. Recognized by Colleges of Distinction, The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and as a top baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly, Hiram enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs on its Northeast Ohio campus and online.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of the team, including recruiting high caliber football student athletes, practicing, competing, and scheduling
• Develops and implements an effective recruitment program, in coordination with the Admission Office, to attract a diverse group of outstanding student-athletes from NE Ohio and beyond
• Adheres to all policies, rules and regulations of the College, the Athletic Department and the NCAC/NCAA
• Provides guidance and support to student-athletes towards achieving their greatest potential both academically and athletically
• Manages a fiscally sound budget, including assisting in fundraising to expand the budget
• Monitors class schedules, grades and student-athlete academic progress
• Coordinates with the Director of Athletics the hiring of Assistant Coaches/Graduate Assistants and/or Interns, and the ongoing supervision of the staff
• Contributes to the fundraising activities of the program, which includes developing and maintaining alumni relationships and engagement with the efforts to increase budgets annually
• The head coach will be responsible for all aspects of the development and operation of a successful summer camp program.
• Participates in the annual Day with Hiram Golf Outing
• Involves evening and weekend hours

Hiram College is seeking a Head Coach of Football. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the Hiram Colleges Football program, to include successfully organizing and implementing a recruiting/retention plan, integrating the program into the campus community, developing a vibrant summer camp program, supervising practice/contests, management of program budget, fundraising to support program and supporting student-athlete success.

Founded in 1850, Hiram College provides students of all backgrounds with an attainable private education that teaches the 21st-century skills needed to thrive professionally and personally in the face of inevitable and constant change. Built on a community that fosters student-faculty collaboration, the College equips all students with the tools necessary to embrace active learning in the classroom, in Ohio, and beyond through technology, internship, study away, research, and other experiential opportunities for growth and development. Recognized by Colleges of Distinction, The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and as a top baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly, Hiram enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs on its Northeast Ohio campus and online.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Manages all aspects of the team, including recruiting high caliber football student athletes, practicing, competing, and scheduling
• Develops and implements an effective recruitment program, in coordination with the Admission Office, to attract a diverse group of outstanding student-athletes from NE Ohio and beyond
• Adheres to all policies, rules and regulations of the College, the Athletic Department and the NCAC/NCAA
• Provides guidance and support to student-athletes towards achieving their greatest potential both academically and athletically
• Manages a fiscally sound budget, including assisting in fundraising to expand the budget
• Monitors class schedules, grades and student-athlete academic progress
• Coordinates with the Director of Athletics the hiring of Assistant Coaches/Graduate Assistants and/or Interns, and the ongoing supervision of the staff
• Contributes to the fundraising activities of the program, which includes developing and maintaining alumni relationships and engagement with the efforts to increase budgets annually
• The head coach will be responsible for all aspects of the development and operation of a successful summer camp program.
• Participates in the annual Day with Hiram Golf Outing
• Involves evening and weekend hours
• This is a 10-month full time staff position
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with all students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests of the college. High comfort and skill set in public speaking
• A clear leader who can articulate a vision and create passionate support for such vision within the Hiram College community and beyond
• Attention to detail and strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of all NCAA Division III rules
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• First Aid, AED & CPR certification required

Experience:

• Three to Five years collegiate coaching, or head coaching experience preferred
• Recruiting experience preferred
• Summer camp/club experience preferred
• Collegiate basketball experience preferred
• Experience working with and advocating for a highly diverse population of student-athletes
• Experience in developing or implementing student-athlete retention plans

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to HR@Hiram.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity.

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