SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Director of Athletics and Recreation.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises assistant coaches and interns.
POSITION SUMMARY: An Athletic Head Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and is responsible for all phases of a varsity athletic program. A head coach must direct and manage the operations of a varsity athletic program achieving predetermined goals and objectives set in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Recreation. These include the development of student athletes, the recruitment of qualified student athletes, team management and operations, budgeting, management of assistant coaches and execution of team goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Develop student athletes to their highest potential both academic and athletic.
- The recruitment and retention of qualified student athletes.
- Work with the admissions office and in providing information to any interested prospective student athletes.
- Communicate contacts with prospective student athletes to the Admissions office.
- Advise and direct all squad members, captains, team representatives, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and managers on all matters concerning their lives as students and athletes at the University.
- Coordinate and schedule all daily practices sessions, workouts and contests.
- Prepare a schedule that complies with department policy, goals and objectives in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Recreation.
- Hire, supervise and evaluate all assistant coaches.
- Organize and conduct effective training sessions and contests to improve student athletes athletic effectiveness.
- Scout and prepare student athletes for opponents through effective game strategies.
- Review and uphold all NCAA, Conference and Moravian University rules, regulations and policies.
- Plan, prepare and conduct alumni events and programs and communicate these plans to the Office for Institutional Advancement.
- Prepare and submit sport and equipment budget requests for approval prior to purchase as requested by the Director of Athletics, adhering to department and university budget policies.
- Administer the sport budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Coordinate team travel, housing and meals for away events.
- Submit a travel itinerary for required away contests
- Meet with the Director of Athletics prior to the start of your season to review goals and needs for the season.
- Meet with the Director of Athletics at the end of your season to evaluate the completed season.
- Demonstrate at a high level leadership, sportsmanship, and personal and ethical conduct becoming of the University, the Conference, the NCAA and the appropriate professional coaching association.
- Annually review and adhere to the NCAA, Conference, and sport rules and requirements noting any current sport rule changes.
- Attend all required NCAA, Conference and Department coaches meetings.
- Communicate and cooperate with the athletic training staff regarding medical clearance requirements, injury prevention, rehabilitation and the status of injured athletes.
- Communicate and cooperate with the Director of Athletic Communication regarding the promotion of the team and individual student athletes.
- Submit facility, game and practice requests to the appropriate Assistant Director of Athletics with facility and time usage requests.
- Notify all those necessary of any roster additions or deletions as soon as possible after they occur.
- Assure that all game and practice uniforms, clothing and equipment are issued and returned to the equipment room staff in an appropriate and orderly fashion, and all equipment is inventoried within one week of the last contest.
- Organize and conduct team community service activities when possible.
- Work with the Director of Athletic Communication and the staff of the Institutional Development Office (when appropriate) to develop promotional events throughout the year.
- Assist whenever possible in the promotion of our Blue & Grey Club
- Performs other duties and special projects that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required, masters preferred
- Experience: Coaching at the intercollegiate level preferred with preference given to those with head coaching experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Must be detail-oriented and well organized. Strict confidentiality of information pertaining to the office and alumni is essential.
- Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking "Apply Now". Please attach documents as a PDF file.
Link to our DEI Action Plan: https://www.moravian.edu/dei-action-plan
Deep respect for others is fundamental to the Moravian University community. Moravian University does not discriminate against any person based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including employment.
Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in employment:
Leah M. Naso
Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer
210 Colonial Hall
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
(610) 861-1529
TitleIX@moravian.edu
Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:
Rebecca May
Assistant Athletic Director
148 Johnston Hall
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
(610) 625-7791
mayr@moravian.edu
Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
100 Penn Square East, Suite 515
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323
(215) 656-8541
ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov
Report sexual harassment/sex discrimination online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.
Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable services and accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their employment, except when doing so would be unduly disruptive and/or result in undue hardship to the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive interview process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
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