Head Football Coach

East Mississippi Community College•1512 Kemper Street Scooba, MS

18h

About The Position

The Head Football Coach is responsible for all aspects and supervision of the assigned football athletic program. The role may include teaching assignments or other duties and includes supervising or controlling players’ behavior in the dormitory. The coach oversees program activities, budget preparation and administration through the Athletic Director, recruiting, student-athlete conduct and academic performance, scholarship information, and equipment inventory. The coach coordinates facility repair and improvement requests through the Director of Athletics, maintains relationships with district high school coaches, Deans, and faculty, and complies with NJCAA and MACCC rules and regulations. The role also includes supporting the College’s mission, participating in Institutional Effectiveness activities, representing the College professionally, traveling with the team, and completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of basic first-aid techniques.
Ability to travel with the team and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of relevant work experience in a comparable or related position preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise all activities of the assigned football program.
Supervise, plan, and coordinate budget preparation and administration through the Athletic Director.
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the district’s high school coaches.
Maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with the Deans and faculty.
Supervise student-athletes’ conduct and academic performance.
Maintain and report accurate scholarship information to the Athletic Director, Director of Financial Aid, Registrar, and others as needed.
Maintain an accurate inventory of athletic supplies and equipment assigned to the program.
Coordinate and maintain requests for repairs or improvements to assigned facilities through the Director of Athletics.
Know and comply with NJCAA and MACCC rules and regulations.
Fulfill other duties assigned by the Athletic Director, President, or supervisor.
Support the College mission in the daily execution of duties and responsibilities.
Actively participate in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program.
Participate in Institutional Effectiveness activities.
Represent the College professionally through dress, demeanor, and the discharge of daily responsibilities.
Supervise or control players’ behavior in the dormitory.