HEAD COACHES (GENERAL)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position, under the general supervision of the Director of Athletics and Associate / Assistant Athletic Directors, assists with developing and implementing specific athletic programs; directs and coordinates a full range of athletic department services and programs, and ensures compliance with NCAA regulations and college policies. This position also ensures that all regulations and guidelines that pertain to the conference and NCAA affiliations are met; directs and develops all aspects of athletic programs compliance and eligibility requirements. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Represents the College in a positive manner; promotes and support the College and its Mission.
• Promotes and supports the College’s Athletics Department and its Mission; must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Prepares and manages the department’s budget.
• Prepares inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Reports on needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to the Athletic Director; organizes and conducts practice sessions.
• Recruits student-athletes.
• Attends professional meetings, clinics, workshops, etc.
• Works with the Sports Information Director regarding team pictures, publicity, and newsletters; works with the Athletic Director on scheduling.
• Recommends athletes for awards.
• Furnishes NCAA information regarding team roster, eligibility, etc. to the Athletic Director; maintains a thorough knowledge of NCAA, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and Institutional rules and complies accordingly.
• Responsible for developing training rules and conduct of athletes; responsible for other details or any other assignment by the Athletic Director.
• Works with the Athletic Trainer to facilitate treatment of athletes and stay abreast of athletic injuries.

Collateral Responsibilities

Pre-Season Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires medium-to-heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. May be required to occasionally work in small, hard to reach spaces. Work is performed both inside a facility and outdoors in all weather conditions. Some hazardous situations may exist based on work to be performed.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work environment may risk exposure to bright / dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and / or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and / or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease / pathogens, toxic / caustic chemicals.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

EOE M / F / D / V