Head Football Coach

NCAA Schenectady, New York
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January 31, 2023
NCAA
Schenectady, New York
Details

Posted: 22-Dec-22

Location: Schenectady, New York

Type: Full-time

Categories:
Coaching
Coaching - Football

Sector:
Collegiate Sports

Required Education:
4 Year Degree

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for the position of full time Head Football Coach. The football program is a member of NCAA Division III and the Liberty League. Union College sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports, 24 in Division III, with Ice Hockey competing at Division I.
The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity and a well-balanced, broad based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the concept of the student-athlete.
Pay status and classification: Exempt, regular full-time. This is a 12 month position.
Position Purpose: Responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division III football program in support of the mission and core values of Union College. The position will include a secondary responsibility assigned by the Director of Athletics.
The football program is a member of NCAA Division III and the Liberty League. Union College sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports, 24 in Division III, with Ice Hockey competing at Division I.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Recruitment: Recruits and retains top prospective student athletes who are fully engaged in the mission of Union College. Collaborates with admissions to arrange on-campus visits for all prospective student-athletes and their families. Ensure all recruitment policies and procedures are complied with.
Coaching: Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses excellent leadership. Designs coaching strategies. Works with Athletics Trainer to ensure the medical safety of all participants.
Student Athlete Development: Ensures academic success of student-athletes by collaborating with college stakeholders. Mentors student-athletes.
Administration: Administers and plans all aspects of the football program adhering to NCAA, league, and department compliance. Hires, supervises, manages and evaluates Assistant Coaches. Administers the team budget effectively. Other duties and projects as assigned. Continues to build a thriving alumni network and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of successful coaching experience and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience .
  • Must obtain a valid New York State driver's license.
  • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of Federal, State, local, and NCAA, rules, policies and procedures.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including attention to detail.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Able to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.
  • Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree.
  • Application Process:

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. First consideration will be given to those applications received by January 3, 2023. Only online applications will be accepted.

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