This position will head the organization and administration in all aspects of the program following the rules and regulations governing the sports program and the institution. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University’s mission, and values which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize, and continue developing the ongoing athletic program and activities of the team.
2. Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
3. Provide instruction to student-athletes regarding relevant skill development, a focus on great teamwork, and their character development.
4. Responsible for providing leadership to the team including budgeting, scheduling, and organizing travel arrangements.
5. Hire, train, develop, and evaluate the performance of assistant coaches.
6. Recruit academically and athletically qualified students/athletes for the program.
7. Ensure all of the coaching staff and athletes are compliant with national affiliation rules.
8. Reports any known violations or concerns to the administration.
9. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable national affiliations, conference, university, and departmental rules and regulations within the sports program.
10. Monitor the academic performance, academic progress, and social development of student-athletes and make referrals to the appropriate resources.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and drug/alcohol screening.
3. A strong commitment to the Student-Athlete concept and a working knowledge of national affiliation rules and regulations is required.
4. Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience including effective leadership, communication, coaching, and recruiting skills is preferred.
5. Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
6. Strong service-oriented skills and the ability to have an exceptional customer service attitude at all times.
7. Must be able to work and relate well with the public, students, faculty, and staff.
8. Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.
9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation, and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
10. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.