Job Description
Head football coach
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The head coach will coordinate all aspects of the football program including coaching,
team management, organizing, planning and scheduling of both practices and performances,
player development, mentoring/retaining student-athletes, monitoring academic progress
of student-athletes, student-athlete recruiting, promotion of the program and budgeting.
The alumni relations and fundraising strategies will be done at the direction of the
advancement division. The head coach will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and
possess a knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the
Heartland Conference and Bluffton University.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coaching:
- Maintains up-do-date knowledge of, and compliance with, Bluffton University, NCAA
Division III, HCAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Acts as chief spokesperson for assigned sport.
- Schedules pre-season and in-season contests in consultation with the deputy director
of athletics.
- Organizes and conducts practices and conditioning sessions.
- Demonstrates concern for the academic, physical and emotional well-being of each team
member.
- The Bluffton University Athletics Department has identified existing programming models
and identified common habits and virtues that frame the unique Bluffton University
student-athlete experience. These “habits of excellence” emphasize practice and align
with Aristotelian virtues to form our virtue-driven athletics program.
- Actively encourages and supports the academic success of team members, including encouraging
or ensuring regular class attendance, monitoring grades and working to minimize conflicts
between athletic and academic responsibilities.
- Actively encourages and supports the physical well-being of team members by working
with the training staff and other appropriate medical personnel to assure that the
student-athletes are physically ready to participate, which includes looking for signs
of eating disorders or the use of illegal and/or unhealthful drugs and supplements
and taking appropriate preventive measures and establishing healthy workout and practice
schedules.
- Actively encourages and supports the psychological and emotional well-being of team
members, provides appropriate mentoring and life guidance, and seeks professional
assistance when circumstances warrant.
- Coordinates the distribution, collection and storage of athletic equipment, uniforms
and supplies (during the season and at its conclusion) and the collection of fees
for lost equipment and uniforms by student-athletes.
- Fields competitive teams when playing other NCAA Division III colleges and universities.
This is to be assessed over a three to four year time span. This will be measured
by wins and losses, but other factors considered will be meeting recruiting goals,
player retention and conduct on and off of the field of play.
- Works with the deputy director of athletics and buildings and grounds staff to oversee
the maintenance of practice and game venues.
- Hires and supervises staff according to established Bluffton University and athletic
department procedures.
- Completes NCAA and federally mandated initial and ongoing Title IX training, fulfills
Title IX reporting expectations and ensures participation of team athletes in all
Title IX mandatory trainings.
Recruitment:
- In partnership with the enrollment management division and working closely with both
the athletics recruiter and the campus visit coordinator, manage all aspects of the
recruiting process from prospect ID to deposit and enrollment.
- Recruits student-athletes in line with university policy and NCAA Division III regulations.
Works closely with the admissions department to this end.
- Develop retention goals in coordination with the university retention plan. Work closely
with retention committee to achieve these goals.
- In consultation with the deputy director of athletics, compliance officer and the
registrar’s office, assures that student-athletes are eligible to participate in athletics
according to university and NCAA Division III regulations
Financial management:
- Adheres to budget guidelines established by the university.
- Works with the deputy director of athletics, the university’s business office, buildings
and grounds, and other offices as appropriate to purchase necessary sport-specific
athletic equipment and supplies.
- Ensures safe and cost-effective travel to and from contests.
Other duties:
- The strategy and process of raising funds for assigned sport is driven by the advancement
division and in consultation with the deputy director of athletics.
- Actively participates in athletic department functions and meetings, and in university
committees as assigned.
- Maintains effective working relationships with administrative staff, coaches, student-athletes
and other staff.
- Performs related duties.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Prefer three (3) years of coaching experience at the collegiate level or successful
head coach experience at the high school level.
- Special Skills: As a frequent representative of Bluffton University to the public
and corporate community, the employee must have high ethical standards and excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. Be highly motivated with strong organizational
skills, technology skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are vital. Integrity
and honesty in conveying program information and respect for prospective students
are essential. Strong communication skills and organizational ability.
- Transportation: Dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.
Must be willing to travel.
- Preferred:
- Master’s degree
- Collegiate football experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move to up to 50 pounds.
- Involves evening and weekend hours.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at
the email indicated below:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Completed Bluffton employment application
Please submit your cover letter, resume and employment application by email to hr@bluffton.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution,
Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who
share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist
beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
Job Tags
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