Franklin and Marshall College (DIII) | Lancaster, PA

Head Coach

Job Description

General Duties and Responsibilities

The Head Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the sports program.  The Head Coach supports the academic mission of the college through athletics and recreation programs by teaching and demonstrating examples of leadership and value based decision making to student-athletes.  The Coach facilitates integration of athletics into student's educational experience and initiates activities in support of the department.

Essential Functions

• Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the College's goals of academic and athletic excellence.  Promotes academic achievement among athletes.
• Consults with and works collaboratively with the Athletic Director and the Associate Director of Student-Athlete Health and Welfare regarding the academic performance of student-athletes as appropriate.
• Provides instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation of, and guidance to student-athletes to allow them to develop their athletic skills and abilities to maximum potential. Determines appropriate coaching methods and strategies in consultation with the Director of Athletics & Recreation.
• Provides effective leadership, mentoring and supervision to Assistant Coaches. Provides assistance in scheduling and organizing games & meets. Develops and communicates practice schedules.
• Manage the program within budgetary guidelines.  Submit all budget-related reports and requests as required.  Advise the Athletic Director of resource needs, including funding needs and staffing needs.
• Raise DAC funds to meet goal established by Department in cooperation with the Development Office.
• Collaborate with Admission personnel to develop and implement recruiting strategies and programs to identify and attract promising student-athletes.  Provide recommendations to Admission staff regarding admittance to Franklin & Marshall.
• Maintains an understanding of Admission objectives, strategies, practices and procedures.
• Works with Athletic Communications staff to promote the team and provide relevant information to the media; collaboratively work with College Advancement personnel to promote and administer Diplomat Athletic Club activities and events.
• The Head Coach must cooperate with Health Services and Athletic Trainers to assure injured athletes receive proper treatment and understands that all medical decisions related to a student athlete's health and well being is the responsibility of the team physician and Certified Athletic Trainers and all final decisions regarding participation in practice and games lies with the medical staff. All known medical history related to injury or illness must be reported to the medical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree require
• At least 3 years of successful coaching experience at the intercollegiate level
• previous experience managing budgets and staff
• CPR, AED and first aid certification
• Intermediate knowledge and conscientious adherence of rules and regulations of the NCAA and the Centennial Conference.
• Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test
• Must be certified to drive College vans per College policies

Because this position requires driving for College business, the successful candidate must possess a U.S. or Canadian driver's license which has been valid for at least two years, have a driving record that is free from excessive motor vehicle violations within the last three years, and have had no convictions in the last 24 months for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Because this position works with minors (non F&M students under the age of 18) please review the link below that includes information regarding the protection of minors.  This link also outlines information regarding a mandatory training you must complete prior to working with minors. The online training course must be completed at least once every two years by faculty, staff and Franklin & Marshall students who interact with minors.

Apply HERE

Start Date: 06/01/22

Contact: Desiree Homyn

Franklin and Marshall College