Job Title:

Head Coach, Regional Campus Athletic Program Physical Location:

Tuscarawas Campus•

New Philadelphia, OH Salary:

$19.00 hour

Basic Function:

Provide leadership for men's, women's, and/or combined sports programs at Kent State regional campus. Administer and promote programs within the university's mission, including recruiting student-athletes. Reports to Director, Regional Campus Athletic Program or designated supervisor. Additional Basic Function•if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Provide leadership for the combined programs; utilize coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork; analyze teams' performance and adjust strategies as needed. Oversee recruitment of student-athletes. Enforce policies and procedures for student-athletes and assistant coaches. Analyze equipment needs; assist with fundraising activities to subsidize athletic program. Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes. May perform public relations activities to promote the program. Submit scores and statistics to media and United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Supervise student-athletes and assistant coaches. Perform related duties as assigned. Additional Examples of Duties•if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible experience coaching high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic teams•OR-Associate degree and four years of progressively responsible experience coaching high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic teams•OR-Six or more years of progressively responsible experience coaching high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic teams.

Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Must be able to complete KSU's 12-passenger van and mini-bus training. Must be able to transport athletes to and from athletic events in university vehicles. Must be able to travel regionally.

License/Certification:

American Red Cross certification in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers required within 30 days of hire. Valid driver license and safe driving record.

Knowledge Of:

National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) rules and regulations, plus all applicable rules and regulations associated with the sport being coached Student-athlete standard practices

Skill In:

Recruiting, coaching, instructing, and training student-athletes Public relations Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills Basic personal computer use, including

MS Excel and Word Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction Manage a budget Analyze situations and develop solutions Work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends Travel regionally Preferred Qualifications•if applicable: Master's degree. Collegiate-level athletic playing experience.

Assessments:

Asterisk (•) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

Light work•Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Requires regional travel.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.