Head Football Coach

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching proper skills and skill development to student-athletes.
• Design and implement technical schemes and game plans to student-athletes and thus have a great deal of independent discretion and judgement as to the manner and method of teaching.
• Evaluation of game and practice films with student athletes.
• Instruction of student-athletes during practice sessions and games.
• Proper care and routine maintenance of equipment and uniforms.
• Securing team travel arrangements.
• Recruitment of student athletes which includes off campus contacts and evaluations as well as on campus visits and evaluations.
• Responsible for supervising graduate assistants and work study students.
• Teaching student-athletes positive Christian life skills.
• Set vision and culture for the program.
• Delegate and manage duties to assistant coaches.
• Fundraising for the program
• Any other duties assigned by the Athletic Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility ability to demonstrate basic football skills, instruct a football practice, move for 2 hours during practice sessions, lift football equipment or other items of 50 pounds.
• Hearing well enough to communicate with students and co-workers.
• Visual ability to drive, read and use a computer.
• Communication with students well enough to dictate instructions.
• Cognitive/Emotional – ability to critically think and concentrate.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• The position is a full-time position in Athletics.  The Head football coach reports directly to the Athletic Director. 

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Coaches are required to work according to team schedules for practice, games, travel, and maintain normal office hours.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is required for games, recruiting and attending conference and other required meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience as a player or coach required.
• Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
• Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Affirm understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
• Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.