Head Football Coach - Fort Worth, United States - Texas Wesleyan University

Description

Job Title Head Football Coach Position Summary

The Head Football Coach works as a member of the Athletic Department.

Responsibilities include planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management, for a NAIA football program.

Previous collegiate head coaching experience preferred.


The candidate must:

• Have a strong focus on student-athlete academic success.
• Insist on exemplary student-athlete behaviors both on campus and in public.
• Have extensive coaching experience at either the high school or college level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct instruction of student-athletes relative to the skills and strategies necessary to compete in football at the collegiate level.
• Develop coaching techniques, players and overall strategies; evaluate individual performances and provide leadership and instruction in areas deemed necessary for success.
• Plan and coordinate team travel arrangements to include means used, equipment to be taken, logistics, etc.
• Conduct comprehensive recruiting activities, coordinate with Admissions Office to establish academic eligibility and possible financial aid packages.
• Participate in fundraising, public relations activities, e.g., public appearances, attendance at conferences, etc.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA rules and regulations.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable university and athletic program policies and procedures, including Title IX, internal administrative controls, compliance reporting, and academic standards
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable NAIA rules and regulations.
• Promote an atmosphere of compliance within your program and provide necessary training and education to students, staff, and external stakeholders on relevant compliance and institutional matters.
• Participate in and support the university's fundraising efforts, in coordination with the university's advancement office and practices.
• Oversee and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including booster clubs, in order to maintain and promote institutional control over your sport program.
• Manage fundraising, purchasing, media interaction, and recruiting contact by external stakeholders of your sport program and coordinate those activities with the proper University office.
• Communicate, cooperate and assist the athletic and institutional staff with the daily management of all facets of the sport program.
• Coordinate promotional events and strategies [for all athletic activities] for home contests in conjunction with the Sports Information Director and the Marketing and Communications Office.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Experience

• Head collegiate or high school coaching experience preferred, or also having played the sport at a high level (i.e. college or professional)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Coaching strategies specific to football.
• Knowledge of NCAA and NAIA rules for football.
• Familiarity with NAIA rules and procedures.
• Instructing student-athletes relative to specific skill necessary to compete in collegiate football.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to Senior Staff, public groups, managers and employees.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2016AS948P Posting Open Date 03/20/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date 04/05/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants