Location: Athens,WV, USA
Job Category Staff Position Title Head Football Coach Working Title Head Football Coach Scheduled Hours Per Week Salary FLSA Status Exempt
Job Summary
Job Summary
Concord University is seeking a head football coach to lead its NCAA II program. This is a full-time, benefits eligible 11month position and will report to the Athletic Directors.
The Head Football Coach will be responsible for building and sustaining a strong, competitive program that upholds the highest standards of integrity, athletic excellence, and academic success. This role requires a leader with strong strategic vision, management expertise, and exceptional relational and communication skills to foster team cohesion, motivate student-athletes, and promote a positive image for the program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duty/Responsibility
* Create and implement a comprehensive strategy for elevating a successful football program, demonstrating excellence in recruiting, training, game preparation, and student-athlete support
* Provide supervision and mentorship to assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with the program's vision and goals.
* Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and have a history of successful compliance.
* Identify and recruit talented student-athletes who can succeed academically, socially, and athletically; embody the university's values; and contribute to a positive team culture.
* Establish a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, athletic excellence, and sportsmanship.
* Assist in preparing budgets and controlling expenditures and ensuring maximum utilization of funds.
* Foster relationships with alumni, donors, the community, and friends to enhance all modes of support for the program, including financial.
* Assists in selecting and developing qualified individuals to serve as assistant coaches in the program.
* Other duties as assigned and required
% of Time 100%
Education/Knowledge
Minimum Education Bachelor's Required Licenses/Certification
* Bachelor's degree is required, Master's preferred.
* Valid driver's license
Required Skills
* Coaching experience on the collegiate level.
* Demonstrated ability in recruiting and motivating quality student athletes.
* Excellent communication, management and organizational skills.
* Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, as well as the demonstrated ability to adhere to such regulations.
* Basic computer skills
* Evening, weekend and overnight hours required.
* Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and connect with student-athletes and assistant coaches.
Required Experience
Type of experience Needed Collegiate coaching experience Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 4 years Type of experience Needed Experience recruiting student-athletes with the ability to succeed on and off the field Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 4 years
Posting Detail Information
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Information
Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia.
Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.
If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.
Applications will only be accepted through Concord University's online application site at Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:
* Work week of 37.5 hrs.
* Holidays - Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
* Annual and Sick Leave -Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
* Health Insurance - Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
* Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
* Retirement Plans - TIAA's automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee's total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee's TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
* Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
* Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
* Annual Increment Pay
Quick Link to Posting