What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Football Coach position at Texas Wesleyan University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Head Football Coach
Position Summary
The Head Football Coach works as a member of the Athletic Department. Responsibilities include planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management, for a NAIA football program. Previous collegiate head coaching experience preferred.
The candidate must:
- Have a strong focus on student-athlete academic success.
- Insist on exemplary student-athlete behaviors both on campus and in public.
- Have extensive coaching experience at either the high school or college level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct instruction of student-athletes relative to the skills and strategies necessary to compete in football at the collegiate level.
- Develop coaching techniques, players and overall strategies; evaluate individual performances and provide leadership and instruction in areas deemed necessary for success.
- Plan and coordinate team travel arrangements to include means used, equipment to be taken, logistics, etc.
- Conduct comprehensive recruiting activities, coordinate with Admissions Office to establish academic eligibility and possible financial aid packages.
- Participate in fundraising, public relations activities, e.g., public appearances, attendance at conferences, etc.
- Ensure compliance with NAIA rules and regulations.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable university and athletic program policies and procedures, including Title IX, internal administrative controls, compliance reporting, and academic standards
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable NAIA rules and regulations.
- Promote an atmosphere of compliance within your program and provide necessary training and education to students, staff, and external stakeholders on relevant compliance and institutional matters.
- Participate in and support the university’s fundraising efforts, in coordination with the university’s advancement office and practices.
- Oversee and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including booster clubs, in order to maintain and promote institutional control over your sport program.
- Manage fundraising, purchasing, media interaction, and recruiting contact by external stakeholders of your sport program and coordinate those activities with the proper University office.
- Communicate, cooperate and assist the athletic and institutional staff with the daily management of all facets of the sport program.
- Coordinate promotional events and strategies [for all athletic activities] for home contests in conjunction with the Sports Information Director and the Marketing and Communications Office.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Valid Texas driver’s license required.
Experience
- Head collegiate or high school coaching experience preferred, or also having played the sport at a high level (i.e. college or professional)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Coaching strategies specific to football.
- Knowledge of NCAA and NAIA rules for football.
- Familiarity with NAIA rules and procedures.
- Instructing student-athletes relative to specific skill necessary to compete in collegiate football.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to Senior Staff, public groups, managers and employees.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2016AS948P
Posting Open Date
03/20/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Close Date
04/05/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
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