The head coach is responsible for providing the vision, leadership, and strategic planning in directing and supervising all activities related to the recruitment, teaching, training, and skill development of scholar-athletes in preparation for intercollegiate competitions. The head coach is committed to the University’s mission of providing high-quality education to a culturally diverse student body to prepare students for entering the global workforce, seeking higher-education opportunities, and serving within their communities, and the athletic department’s mission of developing diverse athletes into scholars, champions, and leaders prepared to become global influencers in their relentless pursuit of greatness. The head coach conducts all program activities in compliance with all policies and guidelines established by the University, athletics department, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, and the Sunshine State Conference (SSC).

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for providing a positive scholar-athlete experience centered on their physical and mental health in the organization, implementing, oversight, and present at all regular practice sessions and competitions in developing, instructing, and motivating scholar-athletes in fundamentals, techniques, and strategies to achieve a high-level performance individually and as a team.
• Lead the evaluation and recruitment of athletically talented and academically qualified scholar-athletes, supporting the University’s mission and philosophy in monitoring, overseeing, and supporting academic success. Comply with the academic policies established by the University and the NCAA and maintain an environment where higher education is prioritized, as reflected by class attendance, grade point averages, the NCAA Academic Success Rate (ASR), and federal graduation rates.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the sports operating budget provided by the university. Develop fundraising activities and events to supplement the budget needs of the program, including cooperating fully with the University in promoting the Program, the University’s Athletics Advancement fundraising, the University, the University’s Alumni Association, and other University-affiliated organizations. Such cooperation includes, but is not limited to, (a) attendance and participation at meetings, events, and media outlets of the University and University-affiliated organizations; (b) endorsement of products and performance of promotional services; and (c) personal appearances, in each case as directed by the Director of Athletics.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• First Aid/CPR
• Collegiate-level coaching experience with knowledge of NCAA Division II regulations
• Head coaching experience preferred with a total 4 years of head or assistant collegiate coaching
• Proven track record of successful collegiate recruiting

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