Head Powerlifting Coach

Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087

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Overview

Position Type

Athletics

Job Shift

Full Time

Education Level

Head Powerlifting Coach

Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087

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Overview

Position Type

Athletics

Job Shift

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

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Description

Head Powerlifting Coach
Department: Athletics
Supervisor: Vice President for Athletics

Job Statement/Summary
The Head Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of his/her team. The Head Coach must recruit players each season in accordance with NAIA rules and regulations. Head Coaches must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletics Handbook.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Evaluate any assistant coaches.
• Ensure that injured players receive appropriate care.
• Schedule games and practices to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practical and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible.
• Attending all practices and having a clear and organized practice plan.
• Transportation of the team to away contests, by either driving or having a driver arranged.
• Managing the team budget.
• Managing team fundraising efforts.
• Attend all coaches’ meetings.
• Handle all aspects of camps and clinics offered.
• Consistently communicate with the Athletics Director regarding matters related to the program.
• Consistently communicate with the Faculty Athletics Representative and Athletics Director regarding all eligibility and scholarship offers.
• Manage all recruiting, practice, and travel forms.
• Manage game day operations.
• Adhere to the Athletics Department’s regulations.
• Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletics Department mission, philosophy, and objectives.
• Adhere to and promote University policy in all respects.
• General maintenance of the fields, weight rooms, and gyms.

Job Requirements and Preferred Qualifications Skills Abilities, Knowledge

• This is a twelve-month position reporting to the Athletics Director. The Head Coach must have a strong commitment to Athletics and exceptional independent judgment, problem solving and planning skills, and the ability to effectively motivate student-athletes. The Head Coach must have the knowledge to teach the sport and the ability to recruit.

Education

• Bachelor's degree is required; master’s degree is preferred.

Related Work Experience

• 1-2 years of college coaching experience is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in a high-paced and ve1y stressful environment. Head Coaches are generally in high-profile positions.

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