Head Football Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• Strong communication and public relations, management, and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in the areas of conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques;
• Shall maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships by working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Must have a current driver’s license and meet the qualifications of an Assumption University Driver.

Nice To Haves

• University coaching experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of the Women’s Flag Football program.
• Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures as set forth by Assumption University, the NE10 Conference, and USA Football.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of compliance amongst assistant coaches and student-athletes.
• Directly responsible for the retention and graduation of the student-athletes and coordinates with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Associate Director of Athletics.
• Responsible for areas of the sports budget, including recruiting and work-study.
• Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions as the University guidelines allow.
• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the preparation of games and practices.
• Coordinates all scheduling with the Sr. Associate Director of Athletics.
• Formalizes and executes an alumni outreach plan with the Director of Athletics.
• Coordinates fundraising initiatives (events, individual outreach) with the Director of Athletics to enhance the operating budget.
• Oversees the conditioning and training of the student-athletes in conjunction with the sports medicine and strength and conditioning staff and adheres to all policies and procedures within the University's health and safety program.
• Develop and implement strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at their best in the classroom and on playing surfaces.
• Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recruiting potential student-athletes.
• Initiates the process for recommending financial athletic aid and the non-renewal/renewal scholarship recommendations. All documentation related to the non-renewal of disciplinary suspensions is the head coach's responsibility.
• Conducts the performance evaluation of the assistant coaches and is the primary recruiter and recommends to the Athletic Director all hiring of staff members. Also monitors and coordinates the professional conduct of all coaches and support staff.
• Participates in public relations activities and works closely with the University's athletic communications, marketing, and fundraising programs. Attends athletic development/alumni functions, academic/athletic honors and other special events as designated by the University.
• Represents the sport program in the community as appropriate.
• Assists in coordinating personal development initiatives and community service activities for all student-athletes.
• Performs secondary job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority for Clery reporting purposes and a Responsible Employee for Title IX reporting purposes.