Head Coach, Shotgun Sports (10 Month)

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Job Title: Head Coach Shotgun Sports (10 Month)

Department: Athletics

Evaluation Group: Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Vice President Intercollegiate Athletics

Positions Supervised: Assistant Coach Student Employees

The head coach oversees all aspects of the structure leadership and administration of the intercollegiate athletic program in a manner that aligns with the mission and values of the University and Athletics department. This position recruits and works to retain student-athletes; monitors student-athletes academic progress; strives for competitive success; manages the budget; oversees coaching staff; and verifies the programs compliance with University and governing body guidelines.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Student-Athlete Academic Success

• Prioritizes promotes and actively supports student-athlete academic achievement

• Manages and monitors all aspects of the SLS athletic program including academic success retention and graduation progress; implements action plans with the appropriate academic staff when necessary
• Follows appropriate academic policies and effectively collaborates with the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) and Academic Support Services to resolve conflicts

Competitive Success of Sport

• Identifies evaluates and recruits student-athletes for success at Lindenwood University
• Imparts to student-athletes the fundamental philosophy skills and knowledge essential to the sport
• Produces a high-performing team capable of meeting and maintaining competitive expectations as determined by the University athletic administration
• Acts in accordance with the athletic code of conduct and exhibits a professional and sportsman-like manner

Administration

• Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to the policies procedures bylaws regulations and rules of Lindenwood University Intercollegiate Athletics and the programs governing body
• Completes all program administrative responsibilities according to procedures
• Operates a fiscally responsible program; provides leadership for the teams fundraising activities and program advancement initiatives
• Properly cares for stores distributes and maintains a detailed inventory of team equipment uniforms and supplies

Communication Collaboration and Q2 Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models supports and holds others accountable to the Universitys values integrity dedication excellence creativity and teamwork and to Athletics values: responsible original all-encompassing and relentless
• Promotes and takes pride in the Athletics department
• Anticipates needs of students colleagues and administrators; takes ownership to respond promptly

Community Relations and Engagement

• Establishes effective relationships with the community while positively representing the program department and University
• Creates experiential learning opportunities for student-athletes by actively engaging or participating in campus and/or community outreach projects and events
• Maintains effective relationships with alumni and works to keep them engaged with the University

Employee Management and Development

• Sets clear performance expectations for coaching staff and holds them accountable
• Provides specific ongoing and sincere feedback to guide assistant coachs performance
• Encourages and supports assistant coaches toward engaging in professional growth opportunities in conjunction with the performance evaluation process and the establishment of development goals
• Conducts thorough and timely performance evaluations based on evidence observation and feedback
• Actively listens seeks diversity of thought and holds staff accountable for commitment to inclusive principles

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience preferred
• Collegiate-level coaching experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities May be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport and governing body
• Ability to develop student-athletes to compete at conference regional and national competitive levels
• Ability to use discretion and sound judgment
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong collaborative skills
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the community faculty students and staff
• Strong creative skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills
• Computer skills

Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this jobs functions.

• Standard business hours
• Evening and weekend work

Physical Abilities The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physically demanding
• Ability to perform technical aspects of assigned sport
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.