Club Sports - Club Sports Football Head Coach
Sacred Heart University
- Fairfield, CT
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Responsible for the recruitment of prospective students who will meet University admission standards.
- Be responsible for all league required paperwork and understand all associated rules.
- Foster and enhance relationships with other coaches.
- Responsible for the retention of all team members, particularly first-year students, and ensuring their seamless transition into college.
- Work with the Club Sports staff to develop a cohesive program and highlight those via social media and the club sports website.
- Develop a recruitment plan beyond the upcoming season.
- Will create and implement a weekly practice plan to ensure all team members are prepared for competition.
- The coach should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Prepare, plan, and coordinate the practice schedule for each week.
- Provide proper and high-end instruction to student-athletes.
- Work with the Athletic Training staff and Strength and Conditioning staff on player safety and development.
- Oversee all game day responsibilities, including game planning, transportation, and game roster.
- Work closely with the Director of Club Sports and Intramurals on the preparation of the season, schedule, and recruitment.
- Responsible for recruitment and retention of club football student-athletes.
- Manage coaching staff and student manager staff.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the league.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
- Minimum of 3 years coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior, or collegiate level.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends as the vast majority of games are Friday-Sunday.
- Possess experience working with diverse staff, including college-age students.
- Must maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certification.