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.
