Primary Duties will include:
Coaching the sport – stressing fundamentals, leadership, good character and team play. Teaching wellness i.e. - nutrition, conditioning, mental preparation. Preparing for contests through scouting. Structuring a sound practice plan, and monitoring the personal, academic and athletic development of student-athletes
Mentoring students-athletes – teaching life skills, monitoring the eligibility status and promoting the academic progress and persistence toward graduation
Managing operations - scheduling, budgeting, fundraising, purchasing and care of equipment, planning and supervision of team travel
Performing all duties within the parameters of department principles and NCAA legislation
Organizing and implementing a team compliance program for academics
Hiring, managing, and reviewing varsity assistant coaches and student workers
Evaluating recruits for the necessary skills and intellectual abilities needed to succeed as a student-athlete at Saint Joseph’s College
Working collaboratively with the enrollment management staff, campus partners, faculty, staff and athletics department colleagues to recruit and retain student-athletes
Develop and achieve annual and long-term enrollment targets for sport program
Monitor the eligibility status and promote the academic progress of student-athletes
Assist with administration of select fall and winter home games; to include setup, greeting of officials and visiting teams, monitoring fans and game staff
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred. At least 5 years college coaching or varsity high school coaching required.
Experience recruiting and retaining student-athletes required.