La Salle University
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Description
The Head Coach is responsible to direct and oversee all aspects of the assigned NCAA Division I sport program, including but not limited to recruiting, coaching, mentoring, supporting, and developing the student-athletes under their supervision. The Head Coach is responsible for compliance with all Conference and NCAA rules and represents La Salle University to the program’s various internal and external constituents.
Essential Duties:
- Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire student-athletes through graduation.
- Attend all competitions and practices and teach student-athletes’ proper skills and skill development in their sport.
- Create a positive environment for student-athletes by communicating clearly and fairly with each student-athlete on matters that affect his/her development including academic, physical, social, spiritual, and athletic issues.
- Identify and recruit student-athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division I level and who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.
- Maintain precise records of all recruiting contacts in coordination with the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance.
- Recruit, train, and evaluate all assigned support staff within the program.
- Responsible for staying within fiscal and budgetary guidelines and maintaining expense reports for all, recruiting, and travel expenses.
- Coordinate and/or approve all recruiting travel for coaching staff and all on and off-campus recruiting visits.
- Follow all policies and procedures set forth by the Office of Athletics Communications related to public relations and social media.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of coaching or playing experience at the collegiate or professional level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to the NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.