Head Football Coach

MidAmerica Nazarene University, a premier Christian University located in Olathe, KS is seeking applications for the position of Head Football Coach. This is a full-time 12-month contract. Candidates should exemplify the principles, guidelines, and covenants of MidAmerica Nazarene University and possess experience in administration at the intercollegiate level.

Responsibilities:

• To coach and instruct student-athletes within the Football program in the various disciplines of the sport, and as directed, assist with instruction to maximize knowledge, time, effort, safety & skill.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program, to include adherence and enforcement of all departmental policies and procedures, as well as university, conference and NAIA rules and regulations.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of student-athletes with critical responsibility of meeting yearly recruitment and roster maintenance goals; recruit and retain exceptional student-athletes to MNU who excel academically.
• Manage resources provided by budget; analyze funding needs and create budget requests; exercise authority for all expenditures related to the football program.
• Schedule and supervise practice sessions and intercollegiate contests; design and implement a sound pre-season training program; plan for all team practices to maximize time, effort, safety and skill.
• Ability to foster relationships with alumni, friends of the university, and local business; generate additional funding to enhance operating budget.
• Monitor and encourage academic progress of the student-athlete culminating in their graduation; counsel student-athletes as needed in academic, eligibility, disciplinary, and personal matters, including consulting with student services personnel and other university administrators to resolve problems.

Qualifications:

• Clear commitment and understanding of the mission of a comprehensive university with a liberal arts and professional focus with a substantial student-athlete population. Commitment to an environment that nurtures cooperation, diversity, academic excellence and a vibrant campus life.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with professional standards, including making oral presentations to groups and contributing to the development of high quality written materials which reflect positively on the university.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external constituencys. Particularly, the ability to relate to students and families from a broad range of backgrounds, both in group situations and individually, and effectively advise students
• The ability to remain calm in crisis situations, to act decisively, and to apply sound judgment in determining appropriate action regarding interventions, assistance and referral of students to other university staff members.