Head Football Coach

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

About The Position

The Head Football Coach organizes and directs all aspects of a successful intercollegiate football program. The role has administrative responsibilities (30%) and coaching and teaching responsibilities (70%). The coach provides strategic direction, leadership, and motivation; gives daily instruction to football staff and student-athletes; and oversees on-field coaching, recruitment, program development, academic progress, training, travel, and scheduling. The coach also manages the annual football budget, participates in revenue-generation activities, and ensures fiscal responsibility. This is a regular, full-time, salaried, exempt, benefit-eligible staff position classified as a 10-month, full-time, at-will employment appointment. The schedule varies and is generally 40 hours per week; nights, weekends, and travel are required. The position accrues 10 hours of sick leave each month and does not accrue vacation leave. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position reports to the Director of Athletics and supervises employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to operate a typical motor vehicle.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organization and time-management skills, including the ability to multitask.
Skills and behaviors in team execution, coaching, developing others, building and maintaining relationships, conflict resolution, delegation, problem solving, and change management.
High degree of energy, creativity, initiative, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience as a head coach, defensive coordinator, or offensive coordinator, preferably at the collegiate level.
Understanding of NCAA Division II.
Experience in budget and scholarship oversight.
Proven track record of successful recruiting.

Responsibilities

Organize and direct all aspects of the intercollegiate football program.
Identify and recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes.
Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions.
Develop, implement, and enforce team rules.
Oversee team travel, the football budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress.
Serve as an institutional ambassador through fundraising, public relations, media requests, and marketing activities.
Promote the athletics program's philosophy and objectives, including student-athlete success in both athletics and academics.
Supervise assistant coaches, staff, and graduate assistant coaches, and conduct annual performance evaluations in accordance with University employment guidelines.
Provide student-athletes with routine assessments and feedback on their performance.
Collaborate with program support areas, including Strength and Conditioning, Athletic Training, and Academic Support, to achieve program goals.
Work with University Student Financial Services and other appropriate personnel to manage the football scholarship budget.
Administer the football budget and equipment purchases in accordance with institutional purchasing policies and in coordination with the AD and Assistant AD Finance.
Collaborate with the Assistant AD Academics on initiatives to monitor and ensure student-athlete academic progress under NCAA, Conference, and University rules.
Lead community service efforts and engage student-athletes and staff in appropriate service activities.
Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to football.
Work with Athletics Compliance staff to ensure adherence to applicable NCAA, Conference, and University regulations.
Know and follow applicable NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations.
Report NCAA violations to the Athletics Compliance Office upon notification and cooperate fully with investigations of potential violations.
Perform other duties as assigned.