Cumberland University

Manage all aspects of a college sports team including coaching, recruitment, scheduling, budgeting, and compliance with athletic regulations. | Bachelor’s degree required, 1-3 years of college coaching experience preferred, strong leadership and planning skills, ability to motivate student-athletes. | HEAD COACH JOB DESCRIPTION Job Statement/Summary The Head Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of his/her team. The Head Coach is responsible for the organization/implementation of practices and games as well as the recruitment of players each season in accordance with NAIA rules and regulations. Head Coaches must make prospective student-athletes aware of all polices and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletic Handbook. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position: ? Instruct student-athletes in all aspects of the designated sport ? Responsible for all aspects of research, content and preparation of academic teaching methodology relative to the specific sport ? Responsible for teaching and demonstrating to student-athletes the comprehensive safety methods, standards and policies for the University ? Monitored teaching and/or training of the most effective skills associated with athletic competition ? Educate and establish adherence guidelines associated with NAIA Mid-South conference rules ? Coordination, planning and development of the specific sports program ? Leading and monitoring both training and practice sessions ? Advise each student-athlete in reaching academic success and graduating in a timely manner ? Consistently maintain and encourage open lines of communication with the Athletic Director regarding matters related to the program ? Consistently communicate with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Athletic Director regarding all eligibility and scholarship offers ? Evaluate, mentor and support assistant coaches ? Monitor and ensure that injured players receive appropriate care ? Schedule games and practices seeking to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practicable and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible? Attend all practices, prepared with a clear and organized practice plan ? Attend all coaches meetings well prepared in order to address any issues which have arisen ? Manage game day operations ? Responsible for the team transport to away contests, either by driving or arranging for a driver ? Manage the team budget ? Manage team fundraising efforts ? Manage all recruiting, practice and travel forms ? Handle all aspects of camps and clinics offered ? Maintain and preserve the Athletic Department’s regulations ? Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletic Department mission, philosophy and objectives ? General maintenance to the fields, weight rooms and gyms, which may require lifting or moving of equipment weighing 50 pounds ? Must be able to stand for long periods of time JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills, Abilities, Knowledge This is a twelve month position reporting to the Athletic Director. The Head Coach must have a strong commitment to athletics and exceptional independent judgment, problem solving and planning skills, with the ability to effectively motivate student-athletes. The Head Coach must possess the knowledge to teach the sport and the ability to recruit. Education Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred Related Work Experience 1-3 years of college coaching experience preferred Working Conditions Head Coaches are generally in high-profile positions with work often conducted in a high-paced, sometimes very stressful environment.