Guilford College
Description
The Head Coach position will be responsible for all day to day operations of a college level program and conduct the program in compliance with all applicable NCAA, ODAC and Institutional rules and regulations. The heavy emphasis will be on recruiting qualified student-athletes to the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize and direct all activities involved with establishing and running the Guilford College Sports program.
- A majority of coaching duties will be teaching their respective sport to students. This coaching is expected to be in person.
- Provide instruction and development for individual and team improvement, analyze athlete performance, and prepare student-athletes for competition.
- Maintain positive and professional relations with students, athletes, alumni and other constituents.
- Monitor student-athlete academic performance to ensure academic success.
- Recruit and retain student-athletes within compliance regulations and academic admissions standards.
- Coordinate all activities for home and away games including team travel plan transportation, and lodging.
- Evaluate and purchase equipment as necessary.
- Coordinate scheduling of practice and games with facility manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 3 years coaching experience or equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Strong and established recruiting skills are required. - Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer competency skills (MS word, Excel, email, etc.)