Head Flag Football Coach (24284)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the administration of a University athletic program including the recruitment of student athletes, team scheduling and programming, public relations, academic support, and the retention of student athletes. Supervises assistant and student coaches. Extensive travel is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role) :

• Provide Christlike leadership and direction for the Women’s Flag Football Program. Lead all required meetings, events, workshops, competitions, practices, schedules, and assure proper supervision is always provided.
• Organize and administer the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with University and NAIA policies and procedures. Assure the retention of students is a goal and a priority.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate student-athletes who contribute to the success of the program and vibrancy of campus life.
• Provide oversight of student-athletes academic progress toward degree completion.
• Ensure program is led by encouraging a high level of competitive success.
• Make annual budget proposals for the betterment of the program and University and manage assigned budgets to assure that they remain within approved funding levels. Review and process all contracts, fund requests, program requests, and paperwork applying appropriate University policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide leadership and programming which promote campus involvement and community service.
• Annually propose an effective and competitive schedule for approval.
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program. Actively promote the program through public relations and fundraising.
• Ensure adherence to the NAIA rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core values.
• Collaboration with and support of other coaches and personnel within the athletic department. Provide consistent programs and goals across all OUAZ athletic teams.
• Fulfill commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics which may include game day management, administrative and / or teaching responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION : (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity) : Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)Qualified candidates must have significant and successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level with head coaching experience highly preferred. Requires a person with a strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and a dedication to instilling the Champions of Character and Christian values into their coaching style and expectations of players.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : List required and / or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below :

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples : sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below :

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Yes - Travel Required