Under the supervision of the Athletic Director, duties for the Head Football Coach will consist of managing and coaching the football program including, but not limited to: recruiting athletes, public relations, fundraising and other responsibilities within the boundaries of the rules and regulations of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, the National Junior College Athletic Association and Dodge City Community College.

Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.
• Knowledge of football to lead and develop the football program.
• Knowledge of NJCAA and KJCCC rules and regulations.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Plan and execute daily practice plans
• Schedule all games and scrimmages.
• Knowledge and ability to recruit student athletes in accordance with NJCAA, KJCCC and College regulations and guidelines.
• Obtain transportation and lodging for games and scrimmages.
• Purchase, track, and upkeep all equipment inventory.
• Prepare and maintain football budget.
• Supervise staff of assistant coaches and work-study students.
• Coordinate football fundraising events through Athletic Director approval.
• Maintain scholarship limitations amounts with student-athletes.
• Establish and maintain off-season program for players according to all NJCAA and KJCCC guidelines.
• Knowledge of resistance and weight training principles, techniques, facilities and equipment.
• Promote the football program through involvement within the community, college campus, and DCCC Foundation.
• Assist the department with all assigned duties and solicit items for the Foundation Auction.
• Attend all Athletic Department meetings and other College committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. The description is intended to be a toll to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Prior collegiate coaching and recruiting experience in the sport.
• Knowledge of NJCAA and KJCCC rules and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to monitor academic progress of student athletes.
• Ability to work with staff members and football team members.
• Proven ability to work with diverse populations including traditional and non-traditional students.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• College Head Coaching Experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assistant Football Coaches
• Work-study students

P hysical Requirements: With or without assistance

• Ability to bend, stoop, jump, kneel stand, walk and be on your feet for 3 hours a day to demonstrate sport.
• Operate a motor vehicle and be able to drive to games and back.
• Ability to carry equipment needed to and from practice and games.
• Ability to ambulate and navigate stairs and ramps throughout the campus complex.

Building Assignment

• Physical Education