Head Coach - Acrobatics & Tumbling

Point Park University•Pittsburgh, PA

11d

About The Position

The Head Coach directs and administers all aspects of the Acrobatics & Tumbling program, including coaching, recruitment, retention, and student-athlete academic success. The role supervises assistant coaches and is responsible for the program’s practices, competitions, budget, schedule, promotion, and compliance with university, conference, and NCAA requirements. The Head Coach also oversees student-athlete conduct and discipline and coordinates conditioning with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Budgeting, planning, and computer skills.
Knowledge of and responsibility for implementing NCAA rules covering amateurism, eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, playing and practice seasons, and awards and benefits.
Cooperate with and participate in institutional and NCAA compliance policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Coaching, Sport/Athletic Management, Education, or a closely related field.
1 to 3 years of collegiate-level coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Coach Acrobatics & Tumbling and demonstrate excellence and knowledge of the sport.
Select, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches in consultation with the Vice President for Athletics.
Manage sport expenses and the program budget.
Market and promote the sport program.
Participate in major athletic department fundraising efforts.
Develop a sport schedule.
Meet the team-specific annual recruitment goal for student-athletes.
Assist with developing and implementing athletics department game environment and community engagement initiatives.
Adhere to and document compliance with university, athletics department, Mountain East Conference, and NCAA policies and regulations, and orient student-athletes to applicable guidelines.
Oversee student-athlete conduct and discipline.
Plan and implement practices and competitions.
Coordinate pre-season and post-season conditioning with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Maintain professional conduct and wear situation-appropriate professional attire.
Attend and participate in staff and rules education meetings.
Review NCAA rules with student-athletes when necessary and reinforce the importance of compliance.
Facilitate the provision of information needed to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility.
Monitor permissible recruiting contacts and evaluations.
Submit complete and accurate expense reports and required information for official visits.
Declare playing and practice seasons and submit them to the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance for review and approval.
Ensure compliance with NCAA playing and practice season rules, including weekly CARA logs.
Coordinate with the Vice President for Athletics and Associate AD for Compliance to monitor scheduling against NCAA and conference requirements and missed-class-time policies.
Educate student-athletes about NCAA regulations governing employment.
Complete and pass the NCAA Coaches Learning Modules annually.
Follow the established process for renewal and non-renewal of athletically related financial aid.
Ensure compliance with NCAA bylaws regarding uniform logos, complimentary tickets, and summer camps.
Perform other duties as assigned.