George Fox University
Description
The Head Football Coach will lead, develop, and mentor the collegiate football team, striving for competitive excellence in intercollegiate athletics. This role also involves fostering a comprehensive program that promotes athletic success, personal and spiritual growth, and academic achievement for all team members while adhering to rules and regulations governing University, Northwest Conference and NCAA Division III.
Job Responsibilities:
- Discipling student-athletes in the program to facilitate spiritual growth.
- Teaching and modeling the value of Christian competition to the football staff and student-athletes.
- Counseling team members in disciplinary, academic, or personal matters while consulting with George Fox athletic administration on the issues requiring resolutions of problems.
- Creating annual service and mission opportunities for student-athletes to invest in the community.
- Identifying, researching, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes who can thrive in the George Fox University environment while excelling as scholars and athletes.
- Filling a roster that can pursue an elite level of excellence at the conference and national levels.
- Retaining student-athletes within the program.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree with a minimum four years coaching experience at the collegiate level or demonstrated successful head coaching experience on the high school level.
- Recruiting experience.
- A clean driving record along with the ability to provide proof of a valid driver's license and pass the University Driver Certification.
- The ability to work weekends, evenings and to travel.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and actively participate in practices.
- Knowledge of NCAA Rules.
- Knowledge of computer applications, organizational abilities, event planning and camps, fund raising, financial management and recruiting ability and demonstrated commitment or experience working with diverse populations.
- The ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.