Head Men’s Football Coach

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and operates all phases of a competitive Division III football program.
• Coordinates the recruitment of student-athletes for the football program. Contributes significantly to the enrollment effort of both the institution and the athletic department.
• Prepares annual budget structure and monitors expenditures.
• Maintains and updates a sufficient inventory of equipment. Selects and orders equipment and other materials needed to successfully run a program. Oversees the issuing and collecting of all equipment, uniforms, supplies, and materials.
• Develops the contest schedule and coordinates all team travel arrangements.
• Plans, organizes, administers, and supervises all pre-season, in-season, and non-traditional segments as allowable by NCAA bylaws.
• Conducts all on-field coaching of the football program during intercollegiate contests.
• Assigns responsibilities to and supervises all work of assistant coaches.
• Counsels student-athletes and sets up both short and long-range goals. This includes academic monitoring, academic advising, and suggesting on campus resources to support the individuals and team.
• Contributes to the retention efforts of the institution and athletic department.
• Collaborates with the Director of Athletic Communications pertaining to all media relations. Provides information for the promotional needs of game programs, team media guides, recruiting brochures and other publications.
• Maintains positive public relations with the community through an assortment of events, including camps and clinics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience as an assistant or head coach in football, preferably in a small private college environment.
• Proven track record of successful recruiting.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to discuss college programs and policies with a variety of prospective student audiences.
• Understand the mission of Elmhurst University and recruit student athletes that best represent the values of the institution.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Please include a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of the application materials.