Duties and Responsibilities
Under administrative direction, Coach is responsible for planning, administering, and evaluating the overall operation of the NCAA Division I Men’s Football Program to include, but not limited to, academic achievement of student-athletes, on field coaching, recruitment of qualified prospects, supervision of assistant coaches and other staff assigned to the program, compliance, program management (eligibility, scheduling, travel, budget, equipment), and student-athlete welfare. The Head Coach assumes full responsibility for ensuring that team performance is competitive in the affiliated conference with the goal of achieving post-season competition annually. Additionally, the incumbent must maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program. Reports to the Athletics Director or designee.
Promote and foster the institutional position on intercollegiate issues as determined, in compliance with administrative policy and procedures adopted by the University, Conference or the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Provide leadership and oversight for the academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes.
Organize and evaluate practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of team play. Direct the conditioning and training of student-athletes to insure proper preparation for intercollegiate athletic competition.
Develop and implement a recruiting program which evaluates, recruits, and selects qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seek out and encourage a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process. Work collaboratively with the staff of the Compliance, Student Affairs, and Academic Advising Office to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner. Make recurring contacts by telephone, written correspondence, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits.
Recommend scholarship awards for prospects and student-athletes to the 5. Athletics Director or designee.
Oversee the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention, and graduation.
Promote the physical and mental well-being of all program participants.
Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members, assistant coaches, and staff. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the field.
Recommend budget and administer approved allocation.
Oversee the selection, purchase, fitting, and upkeep of team equipment.
Exercise functional and administrative supervision for any assigned assistant coaches and other support staff, to include their compliance with NCAA, Conference and University rules and policies which govern the conduct of the Intercollegiate Athletics program.
Prepare data and reports as necessary in support of University requirements.
Confer with the Athletics Director or designee to develop a competitive schedule and coordinate travel arrangements needed in support thereof.
Organize and participate in sports clinics, exhibitions, and camps as approved.
Confer with the Athletics Director or designee on personnel, financial and facilities requirements for the sport program.
Actively participate in fundraising, promotional activities, speaking engagements, and alumni events as requested or approved for the sports program. Participate in public relations activities that strengthen the relationship between the University and the Community.
Per NCAA Division I Bylaw 11.1.1.1 or as amended, the head coach is presumed to be responsible for the actions of all institutional staff members who report, directly, or indirectly, to the head coach. The head coach shall promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and shall monitor the activities of all institutional staff members involved with the program who report, directly or indirectly, to the coach.
Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Athletics Director or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university.
Five (5) years experience coaching football at the college or university level,
Knowledge and ability to organize, implement and develop a football program as played at the collegiate level.
or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable Qualifications
Successful Division I football coaching experience.
Demonstrated ability to coach and recruit the highly skilled student-athlete.
Masters Degree
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