Head Coach - Football

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Job Vacancy Announcement

Head Coach - Football

POSITION TITLE:

Head Coach - Football

Job Vacancy Announcement

Head Coach - Football

POSITION TITLE:

Head Coach - Football

JVA #:

2024-01

DEPARTMENT:

Athletic Department

ABOUT BLUEFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS: Bluefield State University (BSU) is a member of the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Central Intercollegiate Athletic
Association (CIAA). BSU Athletics is home to 22 men’s and women’s varsity sports (12 new sports
including football), offering qualified students rewarding opportunities in athletic competition,
training, and support activities. Our dedicated coaches and staff are committed to recruiting promising
student-athletes, developing their athletic and academic talents, and instilling leadership skills that
contribute to their ultimate success in life.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Head Coach –
Football is responsible for providing leadership to develop student-athletes and implement a strong,
competitive athletic program in their assigned sport while promoting the academic progress of
student-athletes to achieve graduation. The Head Coach is accountable for student-athlete
recruitment and development, fiscal integrity, fundraising, and for positively contributing to the goals
and objectives of the assigned athletic program, the Athletic Department, and the College.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teach sports-specific skills toward the development of student-athletic performance, while

promoting the academic success of student-athletes to enhance academic progress and graduation
rates.

• Provide leadership for the assigned sports program that adheres to the highest standard of

integrity and professionalism, developing and delivering a high-quality experience to the student-
athletes, while promoting the excellence of the specific program and the College at all times.
• Foster an environment that promotes the academic success, health, and welfare of student-

athletes in the assigned program, working collaboratively with administrative offices as may be
appropriate. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.

• Ensure assigned staff are equipped with the knowledge, preparation, and objectives to meet
and/or exceed the program and departmental goals. Conduct performance management and
provide professional development opportunities for assigned staff.

• Confirm assigned staff, including self, maintains required certifications and necessary training in

life-saving techniques to promote the safety of student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, and College rules and regulations.

• Conduct practice, contests and manage day-to-day operations of assigned program. Develop

contest schedule and coordinate all team travel for assigned program. Accountable for maintaining
an accurate inventory of all equipment for assigned program.

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with relevant federal and state regulations, the
policies of the governing board, and the policies of Bluefield State College as contained in the
Academic Catalog, the Faculty Handbook, the Staff Handbook, and any other practices that are
common to the institution.

• Perform the administrative duties associated with the responsibilities of Head Coach, including but
not limited to establishing business and community relationships to solicit support; assisting with
marketing the sports program to increase spectator engagement; administering the sport’s budget,
forecasting and controlling expenditures; preparing reports; participating in student athlete
scholarship activities, and participating in revenue-generating and fundraising goal setting and
activities for assigned program, the Athletic Department and the College at-large.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. Masters preferred.
• Coaching experience for at least one regular season (at least 3-4 months), specific to the assigned

sports program, required. At least two years of higher education coaching experience is preferred.

• Commitment to the mission of higher education, student academic success, and student well-

being.

• Record of personal and fiscal integrity.
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and Title IX compliance.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with individuals from

diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to meet the extended hours and travel requirements of the position.
• NCAA Recruiting Test Certification (Division II University Portal). NCAA Recruiting Test Certification
(Division II University Portal) must be passed within 60 days of hire (required by the NCAA for
recruiting).

• Must maintain a valid State Driver’s License.
• Must obtain CPR Certification within 120 days of start date/upon hire, and maintain certification in

good standing at all times during employment in this position.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION/ COMPENSATION: This position is Nonclassified, Full-time, carries an
Exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and serves at the will and pleasure of the President.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is dependent upon available
funding.

THE UNIVERSITY: The mission of Bluefield State University is to provide students with an affordable,
accessible opportunity for public higher education. A historically black institution, Bluefield State
University prepares students for diverse professions, graduate study, informed citizenship, community
involvement, and public service in an ever-changing global society. More information about the
University is available at www.bluefieldstate.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Completed applications are to be submitted in electronic format only to
humanresources@bluefieldstate.edu and must include:

1. Letter of interest specific to the position (please detail sport-specific experience);
   
2. A completed BSU Employment Application (form available at
   

https://www.bluefieldstate.edu/resour...

1. Resume/CV;
   
2. Contact information for at least three professional references; and
   
3. Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; official
   

transcripts will be required of the selected candidate.

Please do not include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B., place of birth, etc.)
on your application for supporting documents. Also, Bluefield State University does not
provide H1B visa or employment sponsorship.

DATE POSTED:

January 12, 2024

CLOSING DATE:
For full consideration, applications must be received by 4:00 pm EST, Monday,
January 29, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until
the position is filled; however, applications received after the deadline may not receive full
consideration.

Bluefield State University is an HBCU, AA/EOE/ADA employer, committed to the principle that minorities,
women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The university complies with all
applicable federal and state laws designed to promote equal educational and employment opportunities.
Bluefield State University does not provide an H1B visa or employment sponsorship.