Job Overview
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.
- 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.
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