Head Football Coach – Gardner-Webb University

Essential Functions:

• Recruit, mentor, and develop student-athletes in all areas.
• The development and organization of team practices.
• The recruiting, hiring and management of assistant coaches and support staff, including conducting annual evaluations of each staff member.
• Attendance and participation at Departmental and Compliance Meetings as scheduled.
• Development and organization of team meetings and meetings with assistant coaches.
• Coordinates team travel logistics and itinerary with assistant coaches, support staff, and Departmental personnel as necessary.
• Represents the University in compliance with NCAA policy in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Represents the University in compliance with NCAA policy and consistent Departmental resources in the recommendation of athletic scholarships to prospective student-athletes.
• Collaborate with academic staff to promote a culture of academic success and individual achievement for student-athletes.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Football program engaging with internal and external constituents such as media, donors, campus partners, student body, letter winners, alumni, sponsors, etc.
• Coordinates with the appropriate administrators for the following:

• • Recruitment and hiring of assistant coaches and support staff.
  • Development and allocation of budget.
  • Fundraising towards the achievement of program goals.
  • Scheduling of opponents.
  • Awarding of athletic scholarships.
  • Matters pertaining to eligibility.
  • Facility and equipment (also in collaboration with the appropriate equipment manager)
  • Recommendation of purchases of equipment.
  • Athletic training for maintenance and rehabilitation (in collaboration with athletic training staff).
  • Strength and conditioning training (in collaboration with strength staff).
  • Student-athlete mental health and wellness (in collaboration with wellness staff and athletic training staff)

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, athletic administration, faculty, and other stakeholders.
• A demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically.
• A demonstrated commitment to building a positive team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead student-athletes toward competitive excellence and academic success and personal growth and development.
• Ability to manage budgeting, scheduling, coaching, recruiting, evaluating, and purchasing and caring for equipment.
• Ability to implement policies and guidelines for all Football personnel and student-athletes.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders on social media.
• Must be able to work a highly variable schedule including nights and weekends.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Ability to pass the NCAA recruiting exam is required.
• Connections and a strong ability to recruit locally is preferred.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of four years of coaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a Football coach at the Division I, II, or III collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting student-athletes.
• Demonstrated experience managing administrative tasks related to the operation of college level team sports. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.