Head Coach (Major Sport) jobs in Springfield, OH

Job Description:

Wittenberg University is searching for a part-time Head Coach for Women's Bowling. The Head Coach will lead all aspects of an NCAA Division III athletic program. This is a part-time, exempt-level position.

Essential functions include, but not limited to:

• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures as stated in Wittenberg's athletics department, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Recruit, retain, and monitor student-athletes who are academically prepared for the academic demands required of students at Wittenberg University.
• Maintain budgetary responsibilities, review budget summary, and operate within budget constraints. Coordinate all expenditures and commitments with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Operations to ensure fund approval and availability.
• Oversee and monitor all budgeting, operational, fundraising, and camp accounts.
• Adhere to departmental procedures relative to purchasing and travel expenditures.
• Coordinate current and future competition schedules with the Director of Athletics & Recreation.
• Schedule facilities as needed with the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Events.
• Coordinate all practices and competition schedules with appropriate agencies for academic class time and the use of Wittenberg facilities.
• Coordinate, attend, and supervise all daily practice sessions, workouts, team travel, and contests.
• Ensure that all practices are conducted in a professional manner according to Wittenberg and NCAA time requirements.
• Maintain and have thorough knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Report any alleged violations of NCAA, NCAC, or institutional rules and regulations.
• Assign coaching responsibilities for all practices and sport contests. Assign and supervise duties for assistant coaches if applicable and perform annual written evaluations of assistant coaches. The head coach is directly responsible for the actions of each assigned assistant and volunteer coach.
• Monitor and submit all work study hours of student employees and contracts.
• Speak to service groups and alumni organizations as assigned.
• Attend all staff meetings and departmental luncheons.
• Provide an opportunity for annual evaluations with student-athletes.
• Cultivate alumni relations by working with the advancement office through projects that have been assigned or encouraged by the university, the Springfield community and/or the Alumni.

Requirements:

For this position, we require that candidates have a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of collegiate coaching experience. Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and be able to effectively and appropriately interact with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators. Candidates must possess the skills to evaluate prospects, maintain and ensure student-athlete academic integrity, demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of Wittenberg University.

Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: Microsoft Office, athletic video and performance review software (i.e. Hudl, Synergy), social media, recruiting software (Frontrush). A valid driver's license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If license is from out of state, successful candidate will need to obtain a valid Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire date.

Travel is required as well as some evening, night, and weekend work.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Name, address, and phone number of three professional references.
  

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu.