"Head Coach, Sprint Football"

Head Coach, Sprint Football

University Overview

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Job Description Summary

The Head Coach, Sprint Football manages, directs, and coaches the Sprint Football program. Responsible for recruiting, training, and counseling of student-athletes, budget management, and actively participates in alumni relations and fundraising. Receives general supervision and reports to the Sport Administrator/Assistant Athletic Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Coaching - Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student-athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition. Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises and any sport-specific needs. Prepare and execute practice and competition plans. Provide instruction and advice before, during and after competition in both group and individual settings.
• Administrative Duties - Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, Collegiate Sprint Football League, and Penn rules and policies. Organize team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Alumni/Community Relations - Build strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community. Actively work with the Penn Champions Club to cultivate, activate, and develop relationships with alumni as a means of helping the program reach their annual fundraising goal.
• Recruiting - Recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University. Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic ability and athletic skill. Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits. Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
• Counseling/Mentoring - Serve as a role-model and adviser for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed. Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree is required with 3 years to 5 years of coaching experience, preferably on the collegiate level.
• Candidate should be able to motivate recruits, athletes, and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
• Knowledge of NCAA/Ivy League policies and procedures preferred.
• Strong communication, public relations, and management skills are highly desirable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work with a diverse campus constituency; including students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff and alumni.
• A valid drivers license required.

Application Requirement

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annual Rate

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