Head Football Coach

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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 executing, 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

Identify and recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes.
Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions.
Develop, implement, and enforce team rules.
Oversee team travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress administration.
Represent the institution through fundraising, public relations, media requests, and marketing activities.
Promote the Intercollegiate Athletics program philosophy and objectives, including student-athlete success in 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 performance assessment and feedback.
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-athletes’ academic progress in accordance with 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 NCAA, Conference, and University regulations.
Know and adhere to applicable NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations.
Report any known NCAA violation to the Athletics Compliance Office and follow applicable procedures and cooperate fully with investigations of potential violations.
Perform other duties as assigned.