"Head Bowling Coach"

Job Details

SUMMARY

Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 37 academic facilities, nine residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Learn more at the SFA website.

The SFA Athletics department competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Southland Conference (SLC), which operates in Texas and Louisiana with 12 schools and sponsors 18 sports. With over 450 student-athletes competing across 18 varsity sports teams, the ’Jacks have built a proud reputation for athletic success both regionally and nationally. SFA has amassed 90 conference championships as well as four national championships in its competition history. Men’s NCAA Sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor and outdoor track and field. Women’s NCAA Sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Bowling competes in Conference USA and beach volleyball competes in the Sun Belt Conference. SFA Cheer is a 16-time NCA National Champion and the SFA Dance Team is a 20-time NDA National Champion. Learn more at the SFA Athletics website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a managerial position responsible for the management and administration of all phases of a sports program in a manner that upholds the philosophy and objectives of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Stephen F. Austin State University. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment when performing work. Reports to the Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree is required if job responsibilities include teaching courses.

Five years of related experience is required. Experience coaching at the collegiate or high school level and/or personal college or professional competitive playing experience is required. Experience as a head coach at the NCAA Division I level with a proven coaching record is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Adheres to all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), conference, and university rules and regulations.
2. Oversees the recruitment and selection of student-athletes. Ensures compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects. Initiates the process for determining academic eligibility and issuing institutional scholarship agreements.
3. Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, to include counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters.
4. Monitors the eligibility status and promotes the academic progress of student-athletes. Assists in enforcing study hall attendance for referred freshmen and others with grade deficiencies. Supports the guidelines established by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services.
5. Manages the sport’s program within the framework of a balanced budget.
6. Oversees the selection, purchase, fitting, and maintenance of team equipment, including uniforms, athletic equipment, and supplies.
7. Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions in and out of season as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations. Develops and implements strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
8. Arranges a competitive event schedule in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs.
9. Ensures team travel arrangements are in compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, to include monitoring the development of travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans.
10. Oversees the conditioning and training of team members, ensuring student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
11. Supervises assigned assistant coaches, part-time assistants, restricted earnings coaches, volunteer coaches, student assistants, and/or other support staff. Provides orientation, training, and guidance as needed. Conducts performance evaluations and recommends pay increases as appropriate.
12. Develops and publishes team rules regarding appearance, practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code, and general standards of behavior with the approval of the Director of Athletics. Enforces team rules and takes appropriate disciplinary action as warranted.
13. Ensures the safety of student-athletes and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletics equipment and facilities used by the designated sport. Submits requests for repair, maintenance and improvement of facilities to the Program Director of Athletic Facilities.
14. Cooperates with all coaches within the intercollegiate athletics program to enhance overall departmental operations.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Compiles data and reports as required by the department, university, conference, and NCAA.
2. Provides student-athletes with information on opportunities to compete at approved national and international tournaments, meets, and other events.
3. Participates in clinics, exhibitions, and camp activities as approved.
4. Assists with approved fundraising activities as requested.
5. Participates in public relations activities including speaking engagements, television and radio interviews, and press conferences as approved or requested. Represents the department at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events.
6. May receive and/or supervise the receipt of payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The individual must possess the following skill and abilities or, using some other form of skills and abilities, be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university and departmental policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the conference and the NCAA.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
4. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
5. Ability to problem-solve a variety of situations.
6. Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
7. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
Stephen F. Austin State University has engaged Cardinal Grange to assist with this search. Applicants should go to cardinalgrange.com and apply directly through the Cardinal Grange website.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.