Location: Fitchburg,MA, USA
Job Description:
* Develop knowledge of and abide by current NCAA, MASCAC, or other affiliated conferences, rules and regulations regarding recruiting, eligibility and sport-specific rules concerning practice and playing seasons.
* Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules and changes to those rules as they occur.
* Develop and manage a recruiting plan that meets new student enrollment goals. Correspond with high school coaches, contact prospective student-athletes, evaluate talent and meet with prospective students as available.
* Maintain statistics on contacts and evaluations.
* Organize and direct the day-to-day operations of the athletic team, including teaching skills and strategies for the specific sport during practices and games in the traditional and non-traditional seasons.
* Attend all contests. Travel with the team to all away contests or assign a member of staff to travel with the team. Drive team vehicles to away contests as required.
* Hire, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
* Submit proposed practice schedule to Head Athletic Trainer and communicate any requests for schedule changes.
* Ensure minimum roster size is met and prepare a list of prospective participants for the Compliance Officer for eligibility review. Review eligibility rules with all participants.
* Conduct fundraising projects as desired in compliance with all regulations of the department and the Booster Club.
* Review transportation and meal arrangements prior to season and request changes to Assistant Athletic Director both prior to and during season.
* Confer with the Athletic Trainer regarding the status of injured athletes.
* Assume supervisory control over all phases of team's participation.
* Create a safe and positive environment for student-athletes. Emphasize and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct and any team rules in a firm and equitable manner..
* Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during practices and contests and demand appropriate behavior from all team personnel.
* Attend all department meetings and functions as requested. Support all department programs as available.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree with equivalent work experience.
* At least three years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
* Demonstrated recruiting experience.
* Commitment to academic success and student-athlete well being.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
* Valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* College playing and coaching experience in the sport applying for.
* Demonstrated understanding of the NCAA, specific sport rules and regulations.
* Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy, recruiting, rules and regulations.
* Athletic team fundraising experience.
Additional Information:
Shift Information: Part time, non-benefited position.
Priority Review: Applicant review will begin immediately, but the position will remain open until filled.
Here at Fitchburg State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.
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