Wooster, Ohio, The Head Football Coach is responsible for all phases of the NCAA D-III football program in accordance and compliance with NCAA, North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) and The College of Wooster policies and regulations. Leadership and management of the football program includes all aspects of team development and training of student-athletes, retention, and total organization and administration of the program. The head coach will also have a teaching assignment. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Five to seven years’ related experience highlighting a successful record of coaching and recruiting at the intercollegiate level; collegiate head coaching experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
The ability to obtain College driver certification is preferred.
CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Proficiency in writing reports and professional correspondence.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Skilled in solving practical problems and handling diverse situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic Word/Excel and ability to learn and operate recruiting software.
Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
Abilities:
Commitment to supporting students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety regulations.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Experience managing multiple projects under pressure while maintaining composure and flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
Strong professional ethics and discretion with an attitude of respect for all employed at College of Wooster.
Wooster Athletics strives to exemplify the College’s mission by providing a welcoming and competitive environment that values community and fosters growth.
Adheres to College, Department of Athletics and Physical Education, NCAC and NCAA policies and regulations.
Demonstrates a commitment to the priorities and ideals of The College of Wooster and the Department of Athletics and Physical Education.
Must have the ability to interact in a sensitive, courteous, and understanding way with members of a diverse academic community, including students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to deal with sensitive matters confidentially.