Provide coaching expertise and leadership and assist the Head Coach in the management and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division II program resulting in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes.

1. Assist the head coach in the organization and supervision of practices and contests.

2. Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental, academic, and athletic expectations.

3. Implement a successful recruiting program to attract outstanding student-athletes, locally and regionally and nationally to attend the University of Montevallo. Must have a recruiting strategy that builds relationships with high school, club and junior college coaches.

4. Must have a working knowledge of social media as it pertains to recruiting and marketing.

5. Have a general understanding of how to use video networks (such as Synergy, HUDL, Crossover, YouTube, etc..).

6. Conduct all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the conference, the NCAA, the departmental policy manual, and the University.

7. Attend and participates in department and staff meetings as requested/required.

8. Coordinate and implement the eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary. Include a general understanding of how to use NCAA compliance software (such as Front Rush, Compliance Assistant, LSDBI, etc..).

9. Maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with University and departmental support staff to ensure an efficient, effective program and department.

10. Develop and participate in fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with athletic advancement through the Falcon Club.

11. Represent the University at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities and civic affairs as requested by the head coach.

12. Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on and off-campus community.

13. Maintain relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the Athletics Program.

14. Remain in full compliance with NCAA, University, and Gulf South Conference rules.

15. Comply with all NCAA rules and regulations, and acknowledge this compliance as part of an annual evaluation process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic principles of coaching/team supervision;
• Ability to effectively coordinate recruiting activities;
• Ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral standards;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with recruiting and team mobile applications such as Captain U, Field Level and GroupMe.
• General understanding of computers, mobile devices and Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree;

Collegiate playing experience or collegiate coaching experience required.

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License with and acceptable driving record;
• Successful completion of DII Coaches Exam per NCAA guidelines;
• Successful completion of First Aid, CPR and AED certifications per NCAA guidelines.

UM is an AA/EO/Veterans/Disability Institution