HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
Position Number: S-3509
Position Summary:
Responsible for directing a successful football program for Central Michigan University, a Division I, FBS member of the Mid-American Conference; plans and administers all aspects of the football program: coaching, recruiting, compliance, fiscal management and public relations. Directs summer camps.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Five years football coaching experience.
Knowledge of, and commitment to, following NCAA rules.
Proven integrity, leadership skills.
Ability to motivate student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
Collegiate football coaching experience preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coach shall perform all duties and services of football head coach as prescribed by the University’s Director of Athletics in accordance with the policies, practices and regulations of the University and the Athletics Department. Coach shall perform as a full-time employee during the hours and days of the week determined by the Director.
The duties of Coach shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Coach the University’s football team, operating within University, Mid- American Conference (“MAC ”) and NCAA rules, guidelines, and policies, and within the parameters of the allocated budget.
Supervise and manage the football program budget, which includes decisions on travel and equipment procurement.
Establish and maintain an active football recruitment program to provide players capable of maintaining University’s level of play at the NCAA Division I level. Also, recruit and retain student-athletes who achieve acceptable academic performance, as defined by the NCAA through its Annual Progress Report (APR ) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR ).
Establish and maintain a football program that produces spectator interest as measured by attendance and revenue generated at home contests.
Generate revenues from external sources that support and enhance the operating budget of football and the overall athletic program by, among other methods, being directly involved in fundraising activities.
Schedule in conjunction with the Director the football season for competition at the NCAA Division I level.
Scheduling of non-conference opponents will be done in such a manner as to generate game guarantees that will add to the revenues generated by the football program.
Represent the University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to various community groups with respect to the football program and make speaking appearances at special events sponsored by CMU Athletics as determined by the Director.
Teach courses as assigned by the Director.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU , we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary
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Division:
Department: ATHLETICS
Position Status: Regular
Position End Date:
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.00
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, nights/weekends as needed
Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
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