Head Women's Flag Football Coach

Job Details

Job Location

Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN

Position Type

Job Details

Job Location

Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN

Position Type

Staff

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Description

Job Statement/Summary
The Head Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of his/her team. The Head Coach is responsible for the organization/implementation of practices and
games as well as the recruitment of players each season in accordance with NAIA rules and regulations. Head Coaches must make prospective
student-athletes aware of all polices and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletic Handbook.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Instruct student-athletes in all aspects of the designated sport
• Responsible for all aspects of research, content and preparation of academic teaching methodology relative to the specific sport
• Responsible for teaching and demonstrating to student-athletes the comprehensive safety methods, standards and policies for the University
• Monitored teaching and/or training of the most effective skills associated with athletic competition\
• Educate and establish adherence guidelines associated with NAIA Mid-South conference rules
• Coordination, planning and development of the specific sports program
• Leading and monitoring both training and practice sessions
• Advise each student-athlete in reaching academic success and graduating in a timely manner
• Consistently maintain and encourage open lines of communication with the Athletic Director regarding matters related to the program
• Consistently communicate with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Athletic Director regarding all eligibility and scholarship offers
• Evaluate, mentor and support assistant coaches
• Monitor and ensure that injured players receive appropriate care
• Schedule games and practices seeking to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practicable and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible
• Attend all practices, prepared with a clear and organized practice plan
• Attend all coaches meetings well prepared in order to address any issues which have arisen
• Manage game day operations
• Responsible for the team transport to away contests, either by driving or arranging for a driver
• Manage the team budget
• Manage team fundraising efforts
• Manage all recruiting, practice and travel forms
• Handle all aspects of camps and clinics offered
• Maintain and preserve the Athletic Department’s regulations
• Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletic Department mission, philosophy and objectives
• General maintenance to the fields, weight rooms and gyms, which may require lifting or moving of equipment weighing 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
This is a twelve month position reporting to the Athletic Director. The Head Coach must have a strong commitment to athletics and exceptional independent
judgment, problem solving and planning skills, with the ability to effectively motivate student-athletes. The Head Coach must possess 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
1-3 years of college coaching experience preferred

Working Conditions
Head Coaches are generally in high-profile positions with work often conducted in a high-paced, sometimes very stressful environment.