Head Football Coach

EXPIRED

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

 

Job Title:

Head Football Coach

Worker Type:

Regular

 

Pay Type:

Salary

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OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

 

Job Title:

Head Football Coach

Worker Type:

Regular

 

Pay Type:

Salary

 

Exempt Status:

Yes

 

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

A3

 

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$73,932.00-$98,576.00

 

Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):

Gallaudet University

 

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Gallaudet Athletics

 

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Football Coach administers a competitive football program that emphasizes integrity and the educational welfare of its student-athletes, and strives for excellence within the University’s mission.

 

Job Description:

• Hires and supervises assistant coaches; coordinates recruitment; prepares reports; participates in program and budget planning; develops athletic event schedules; prepares academic reports of activities including statistical analysis for all sports programs; and monitors academic reports for all student-athletes.

• Administers, manages, and leads the football program in a manner that reflects positively on the image and reputation of the University at all times, in accordance with the University’s mission.

• Coordinates the recruitment of football players; organizes and conducts all football practice sessions; and teaches the mechanics and techniques of football to the players and ensures that steps are taken to reduce the risks of injury.

• Supervises and evaluates the work of assistant football coaches; and consults with and obtains approval of the Athletic Director for hiring of all coaches.

• Monitors the academic progress of football players through ongoing communication and collaborative efforts and First Year Seminar as well as through individual meetings with the student-athletes; and works closely with other academic units to foster improved academic performance of student-athletes.

• Develops and disseminates rules related to the expected conduct of football players when they are representing Gallaudet University, both on- and off-campus.

• Monitors, enforces, observes, communicates and supports the University’s academic standards, requirements and policies, including working with the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, and other academic and support services offices for football players.

• Works closely with the Director to schedule games for each upcoming season.

• Works with the Director regarding development of and reporting of information related to team roster, schedule, and results from the previous year and current season outlook.

• Organizes and conducts a team community service activity each year working with the Student Athletic Advisory Council and the Community Service Programs Office.

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with external vendors for sponsorships, donations, etc. of sports teams and the overall athletic program.

• Serves as Gallaudet University’s representative to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.

• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.

• Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• A minimum of four years of professional experience with football coaching, athletics management, or a related field. 

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of NCAA guidelines.

• Strong skills in developing and motivating students-athletes both athletically and academically.  

• Strong commitment to the values of a liberal arts education and an understanding of successful teacher/coach models in a NCAA Division III athletics program.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

 

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

 

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

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