Head Football Coach

Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment efforts for the football program by identifying a diverse pool of student-athletes who can excel academically and athletically, and who will contribute to the continuing success of the team and the College community at large.
• Create and implement a comprehensive strategy for elevating a successful football program, demonstrating excellence in recruiting, training, game preparation, coaching development, and student-athlete support.
• Responsible for the academic achievement, retention and graduation of each student-athlete on the roster.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with the program's vision and goals.
• Direct the daily training and practice schedule.
• Responsible for planning all in-season practice sessions and home/away opponents, inclusive of travel arrangements.
• Establish a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, athletic excellence, and sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with athletic department staff and other university personnel to manage budgets, scheduling, and compliance with NCAA, MASCAC, and Dean College policies and regulations.
• Foster relationships with alumni, donors, the community, and friends to enhance all modes of support for the program, including financial.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Previous collegiate Head Coach and/or collegiate Coordinator experience preferred.
• Five years of collegiate coaching experience required.
• Ability to recruit and retain quality football student-athletes.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Ability and willingness to support Dean College's mission and to collaborate effectively within a team environment within the Athletics & Recreation Department.
• Strong commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner.
• Travel is required for recruiting and attending games.

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.