Head Stunt Coach

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Head Stunt Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a newly created NCAA Division II women’s stunt program, including the development, coaching, and management of all aspects of the program. This includes leading practices, strategizing for competition, promoting the student-athlete experience, and fostering a positive and competitive team culture. The Head Stunt Coach will recruit, train, and evaluate student-athletes, monitor student-athletes’ academic achievement, and ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, and university policies. Additionally, the Head Stunt Coach will collaborate with other staff and departments to enhance the overall success of the program, provide guidance and mentorship to athletes, and build strong relationships with the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for game operations for on-campus stunt competitions.

• Recruiting and coaching of student-athletes

• Monitoring student-athletes’ academic achievement

• Managing budget

• Coordinating travel arrangements for team competition

• Directing stunt camps

• Fund-Raising (Departmental and Program specific)

• Program planning and forecasting

• Leadership development

• Managing social media accounts

• Managing stunt coaching and administrative staff members.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of demonstrated successful coaching experience required

• Master’s degree and college head coaching experience preferred.

• Familiarity with the Lone Star Athletic Conference preferred

• A valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required, as well as the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated coaching skills and mastery of the sport of Stunt

• Knowledge of progressive teaching and coaching pedagogy including organized practice plans that are routinely well implemented

• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with student athletes

• In-depth knowledge of applicable sports and playing rules.

• Candidate must be able to work as a team member and be self-directed and be willing to serve as good will ambassador for ENMU Athletics.

• Candidate must be fully committed to a positive student-athlete experience, promoting academic success and graduation and complying with NCAA, Lone Star Conference and ENMU policies

• Proven leadership in the successful fulfillment of Stunt coaching responsibilities including competitive strategies; coaching skills; recruiting; individual and team camp operations; fiscal management; fund-raising; organizational and/or administrative leadership; public relations.

• Ability to work well in a highly fast-paced environment and be a team player with the athletic department and the University.

·         The successful candidate must demonstrate strong moral character and maintain conduct that aligns with both the University's and state’s code of conduct.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed during regular work hours but will require frequent evening and weekend hours and frequent traveling.

• Demonstrate and perform various stunt techniques, including tumbling, acrobatics, and aerial maneuvers.

• Lift, support, and catch athletes of varying weights to ensure safety during stunt execution.

• Stand, run, jump, and move dynamically for extended periods during training sessions, practices, and performances.

• Possess the flexibility and coordination necessary for spotting and assisting athletes in complex stunts.

• Maintain strong vocal projection to provide clear instructions in loud environments, such as gyms or arenas.

• Occasionally lift or move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Exhibit quick reflexes and reaction times to prevent injuries and ensure athlete safety.

• Work in various environmental conditions, including outdoor performances and travel-based events.

• May have exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities and physical demand and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]