Head Coach - Men's Bowling
Salary: $3,000.00 Annually
Location: Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI
Job Type: Administrator Part-Time
Department: Bowling
Description
Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.
The Head Coach for Men’s Bowling is responsible for all aspects of operation and team management including recruitment, training, coaching, fundraising, and retention of quality student-athletes. The Head Coach must guide, develop, and provide leadership in all functions of an effective program.
The primary focus is on the academic success of student-athletes while running a high-quality program based on integrity, trustworthiness, and transparency.
The Head Coach follows rules and guidelines in accordance with the NJCAA, MCCAA, and USBC, develops preliminary budgets, travel and equipment needs, and schedules. The Coach is also responsible for administrative tasks like Clery reporting, mandatory training, proper use and reporting for the College credit card, and eligibility paperwork. This position hires and oversees assistant coaches.
Examples of Duties
- Provides leadership; organizes, directs and administers all aspects of the program.
- Identifies, evaluates and recruits academically prepared students in accordance with College policies, MCCAA and NJCAA regulations.
- Supervises and evaluates assistant coaches and staff.
- Provides mentoring and academic oversight of student athletes to ensure retention and graduation.
- Encourages and nurtures success among student athletes in the areas of citizenship, academics, and athletics.
- Instructs players on rules, regulations, use of equipment, strategies, and proper technique.
- Organizes and manages quality practices on a reasonable schedule.
- Determines and implements game strategies.
- Responsible for the safety and conduct of the team while conducting the program with the highest degree of integrity.
- Provides leadership for the team and displays good sportsmanship toward players, opponents, officials, and spectators.
- Maintains and monitors equipment.
- Leads and participates in efforts to raise funds for the Mid athletic programs.
- Maintains fiscal responsibility and integrity.
- Participates in community, campus, and athletic initiatives when appropriate.
- Must support and initiate campus and community engagement.
- Maintains a positive relationship with the administration, faculty, students, and community.
- Timely submission of all required requests/paperwork.
- Ensure that the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are present in all student services efforts to best support student success and retention.
- Required to become certified as a Campus Security Authority; as such, adherence to all required reporting.
- Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Certification, Licensure:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- USBC Level 1 Coaching Certification preferred
- First Aid and CPR certification required (or ability to receive certification)
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required
Experience:
- High school head varsity coaching and/or college coaching experience preferred
- Fundraising experience preferred
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of bowling rules, regulations, and strategies.
- Ability to work effectively with players, administrators, parents, and the community.
- Knowledge of collegiate sports programs, NJCCA and MCCAA rules and eligibility requirements, and compliance with NJCAA and College regulations.
- Skills in managing operations, budgeting, and supervising personnel.
- Must be well organized with the ability to handle multiple assignments as well as maintain records and files as needed.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
- Must have working knowledge of physical education, athletic, and recreation equipment and facilities.
