POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Athletic Department

Howard Payne University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide
occupational qualification), age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Background investigations will be conducted. The

University is a "Drug Free Workplace." Applicants and employees may be required to take a drug and alcohol test at any time.

Job Title: Assistant Football Coach
Department: University Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time Staff with full benefits including applicable tuition waivers

Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related
institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical
Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian
faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.
Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and
Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission
Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of
traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in
Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.
Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated
to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and
professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University
We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord
at Howard Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

1) Centered on Christ
cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24

2) Focused on community
cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8

3) Called to service
cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5

4) Committed to excellence
cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24

5) Dedicated to stewardship
cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10

Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree
the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background
check.

Job Summary – Assist the head coach in all facets of the program, accepting delegated tasks.

Minimum Requirements: Monitor, mentor, coach and recruit student-athletes participating in the
athletic program. Primary duty is to make independent decisions in the recruiting process as to who
will be recruited by the university and what schools will be visited. Assist the head coach in all the
following areas: practice planning and implementation, scheduling games, budget planning,
compliance, fundraising, marketing, travel, facilities supervision, maintaining equipment, supervision
of student assembly and chapel, and the academic success of student athletes. Organizational
abilities, communication skills, enthusiasm, and loyalty are valued attributes. The assistant coach
must also have a working knowledge of skills and strategies related to the sport, and may teach 1 to
3 hours per semester. College playing experience and three years of college coaching preferred.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements,
• a resume’,
• unofficial transcripts, and
• a completed HPU Employment Application (available at: www.hputx.edu/jobs) to:

Katrina Lynn
Director of Human Resources
Howard Payne University
1000 Fisk Avenue, Suite 210
Brownwood, TX 76801
E-mail: hr@hputx.edu

Application Deadline: Until the position is filled

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Football Coach
Department: University Athletics
Supervisor: Head Football Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt Staff
Prepared By: Hunter Sims, Athletic Director
Prepared Date: February 8, 2024
Approved By: Katrina Lynn, Director ofResources
Approved Date: February 8, 2024

Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related
institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical
Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian
faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.
Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and
Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission
Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of
traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in
Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.
Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community
dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry,
personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University
We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the
Lord at Howard Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

1) Centered on Christ
cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24

2) Focused on community
cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8

3) Called to service
cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5

4) Committed to excellence
cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24

5) Dedicated to stewardship
cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit.
Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of all of the
statements above.

Job Summary -The Assistant Coach is responsible to assist the Head Football Coach in all facets
of the football program, including compliance with NCAA and ASC regulations, and accept
delegated tasks from the Head Football Coach. The Coach provides support and leadership for a
football program that contributes to the holistic development of students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities -Monitor, mentor, coach and recruit student-athletes
participating in the athletic program. The primary duty is to make independent decisions in the
recruiting process as to who will be recruited by the University and what schools will be visited. The
assistant coach will assist the head coach in all the following areas: practice planning and
implementation, budget planning, compliance, marketing, travel, facilities supervision, maintaining
equipment, supervision of chapel and student assembly, and the academic success of student
athletes. The assistant coach will supervise 15-20 student athletes regarding class attendance,
tutoring attendance, academic challenges, and degree requirements. The assistant coach will
monitor facilities for safety and address any activity that is dangerous to the student athlete and/or
other students. The assistant coach may also teach one to three academic credit hours per
semester.
NCAA and ASC Rules and Regulations - The coach must remain in compliance with all NCAA and
ASC regulations including but not limited to the following:

a. Playing and practice seasons
b. Coach involvement in recruiting efforts
c. Pre-season and post-season workouts must be voluntary, open to all students, and

may not involve any athletically related activity.
Competencies -To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:

1. Modeling Christian Faith in Athletics - Must be committed to excellence in coaching and
teaching in a Christian Liberal Arts setting and to ongoing scholarship, and service
through athletics. Displays a proven record of modeling Christian faith through the
platform of intercollegiate athletics and the willingness to continue doing so in a manner
consistent with the University's Mission Statement and Core Values

2. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and
analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well problem solving
as part of a group; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

3. Project Management – Develops effective project plans; coordinates projects;

communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; and
manages project team activities effectively

4. Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict without blaming others; consistently

maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting them; keeps his or her
emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

5. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates effective group
presentation skills; participates actively in meetings

6. Teamwork - Balances the needs of the team and individual responsibilities effectively;
exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback;
contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his or her
own interests; is able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
supports everyone's efforts to succeed

7. Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes

effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance effectively; prepares and
supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results

8. Delegation – Delegates work assignments effectively; matches the responsibility to the

appropriate person; gives employees the authority to work independently; sets
expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results

9. Managing People – Includes subordinate employees in planning, decision-making,

facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; is
available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and
encourages growth; solicits and applies feedback (internal and external); fosters quality
focus in others; improves processes and services; continually works to improve supervisory
skills

10. Ethics - Treats everyone with respect; keeps commitments; inspires others to trust him or

her; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the University's Mission Statement and
Core Values

11. University Support - Follows policies and procedures consistently; completes administrative

tasks correctly and on time; supports the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values;
benefits the University through external community and professional activities; supports
affirmative action and respects diversity

12. Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and

overcomes obstacles; measures himself or herself against a high standard of excellence;
takes calculated risks to accomplish goals

13. Planning/ Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively; uses time

efficiently; plans for additional resources if necessary; sets goals and objectives; organizes
and schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans

14. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure;

treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts
personal responsibility for his or her own actions; follows through with commitments

15. Safety and Security – Observes University safety and security policies and procedures;

determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions;
uses equipment and materials properly

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
Essential Duty and Responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or
university is required. Three years related experience and/or training or equivalent
combination of education and experience is required. A master’s degree and college
playing experience is preferred.

2. Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating

and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English; ability to write routine
reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of students,
employees of the University and the public

3. Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole

numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to
draw and interpret bar graphs

4. Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral, or diagram form in English; ability to deal with problems involving
several concrete variables in standardized situations

5. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a good

working knowledge of commonly used Internet browsers, Microsoft Outlook and Word
software.

6. License - Must have and maintain a current Texas driver's license at all times in

order to drive any university-owned, rented or the employee’s personal vehicle on
behalf of the University. Must be age 25 or older.

7. Other Qualifications - Must be able to travel at least 50% of the time during the spring

semester recruiting athletes.
Physical Demands -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and taste or smell. The employee is
occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb
or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up
to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up
to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment -The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather
conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic
chemicals used to clean and/or renovate buildings and maintain the grounds and athletic fields of
the University. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.