State University of New York
Description
Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and total operation of a NCAA, Division III Football Program in the Empire 8 athletic conference. The primary focus is student-focused administration and innovative leadership of the NCAA Division III football program including, practice preparation, skill instruction, on-field coaching, player development, recruiting, budget management, team travel, scheduling, leadership and management of coaching and support staff, student-athlete academic success and student athlete health and welfare.
Major Responsibilities:
- Maintain and build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.
- Recruit highly qualified student-athletes with a commitment to a respectful community and academic success: recruit student-athletes in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations; recruit an adequate number of student-athletes; recruit student-athletes of sufficient skill to maintain the quality of the football program and student-athlete academic progress.
- Retain highly qualified student-athletes through academic progress and development of student-athletes: assess academic performance of student-athletes regularly, at least once each semester; ensure academic retention of student-athletes minimally mirrors retention rate of the college; demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal, academic development, health and welfare of student-athletes.
- Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan, practice construction and execution; using communication skills, cross-cultural competencies and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport). Plan and coordinate effective team practices in preparation for competition; serve as game coach for each contest.
- Demonstrate effective teaching and advising: instruct student-athletes in how to perform in their sport at the college level; instruct student-athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training); instruct individual and team concepts, and safety.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience coaching football at the high school level, or in an intercollegiate or professional football program.