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The Head Coach will help foster a distinctive culture in competitive athletics that commissions student-athletes to impact the world for Christ. Areas of oversight include: spiritual leadership, coaching staff development, the purchase and inventory of equipment, scouting, recruiting, physical training, planning, scheduling, and fiscal management of the program. The Head Coach will lead a team that displays excellence in competition, academics, community service, and campus leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Spiritual Leadership
Actively support University and Athletic Department direction and leadership. Develop intentional spiritual development program for team, including a plan for individual discipleship, team Bible studies, ministry opportunities and mission trips. This plan will be shared electronically with the Athletic Director at the beginning of each academic year. Develop a plan to mentor assistant coaches, managers, and other program staff. Team members and coaching staff will strive to reflect the Athletic Department core values: Christ-Centered, Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Humility.
Coaching/Recruiting
Instruct, direct and oversee athletes for preseason, in-season, and offseason conditioning and skill development as permitted by NCAA legislation. Identify, contact and host prospective student-athletes; network with high school and club coaches; collaborate with admissions office through appropriate channels; year-round expectation in accordance with university and NCAA guidelines Meet the roster minimums shared by the Athletic Director. When determining roster numbers above the minimum, commit to maintaining a high level of care for student-athletes, fulfilling other responsibilities outlined in this position description, and working within the budget.
Student Athlete Welfare
In conjunction with athletic training, develop a plan to address the physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social welfare of student-athletes, including education and methods for addressing harassment or discrimination Support the Athletic Department Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Create an engagement plan for both campus and local community involvement. Where applicable, will embrace the Athletic Department’s involvement with each. Operations
Schedule practices, scrimmages and games in cooperation with athletic department policy Manage facility set up for team practices Initiate timely communication with appropriate athletic administrators and support staff regarding events, schedules, care of student-athletes, sports information, finances and other areas Coordinate travel plans and supervision of student athletes for off-campus contests Manage team uniform and equipment purchases Submit necessary information or reports as requested by the athletic administrative office in a timely manner, including Sport Information, Compliance, Budget information, etc. Direct and oversee JV program (if applicable), including eligibility and NCAA compliance, recruiting, scheduling and student-athlete welfare
Compliance
Create a plan to address student-athlete academic performance, working with the compliance office to monitor academic progress and motivate them to meet their academic responsibilities and goals Commit to established NCAA, G-MAC, and university rule compliance as well as ethical standards of behavior, keeping current on all policies especially as they apply to recruiting eligibility and finances (violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment) Maintain team roster and annual competition schedule in compliance with NCAA, G-MAC and university regulations Report any NCAA, G-MAC, and university rule violations to the compliance office
Finance
Oversee team budget (provided by university) and commit to working within it per fiscal year. Commit to timely submission of all paperwork (including receipts) related to the budget. Fundraise to balance the team budget over what is provided by the university; participate in athletic department campaigns for projects that benefit all student-athletes as needed Direct sport specific Yellow Jacket Sports Camp in cooperation with athletic department policy
Consider team participation in NCCAA postseason Complete paperwork for NCCAA scholar-athlete consideration and other NCCAA awards Regularly attend athletic department monthly meetings and events such as Hall of Fame Inductions, Honor and Appreciation Reception, and Sponsorship Nights. Attend appropriate NCAA, G-MAC, and NCCAA coaches meetings and conferences, including annual continuing-education programs held by the NCAA and/or G-MAC Teach up to 2 hrs and/or event/facility work as determined by the athletic director Other duties as assigned by the athletic director
QUALIFICATIONS:
NCAA DII or DI experience. Master’s degree preferred
Excellent office support skills
Some computer experience including word processing, database, and spreadsheets required; experience with graphics, presentations, and computer network preferred.
Excellent communication and people skills
Self-motivation and ability to be trustworthy and take on responsibilities.
A pleasant and professional personality
