Responsible for the overall management and operation of the intercollegiate football program and to serve as a member of the teaching faculty. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Oversee the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in coordination with the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid 
2. Develop and manage the football operations budget including equipment, travel, meals, uniforms, supplies, etc. 
3. Manages the football scholarship budget in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid 
4. Conduct the football program in strict accordance with NAIA, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations 
5. Recruit and supervise coaching staff, including two full-time and several part-time positions 
6. Organize and administer practice sessions and off-season conditioning program 
7. Conduct summer youth football camps 
8. Organize and participate in community service and fund raising activities 
9. Develop relationships with football alumni and other friends and supporters of the College 
10. Teach academic and/or activity courses 
11. Work cooperatively as a member of the Athletics/Physical Education staff and the College community

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Progressive experience as a coach in the sport of football, head coach and collegiate experience preferred
• Master’s degree in physical education or related field is required with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in academic programs 
• Familiarity with appropriate athletic governing organization rules and regulations (NAIA, NCAA)
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• An understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges in the environment of private higher education 

Working Conditions

Normal office environment, some travel required. Evening and weekend work required.
Physically able to lift 25 pounds. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Application Procedure

Interested individuals should submit electronically a letter of application, resume and a list of three professional references to:

Darlene Bailey, Ph.D.
Director of Athletics and Chair of the Department of Physical Education
William Jewell College
baileyd@william.jewell.edu

William Jewell College pursues a nondiscriminatory policy with regard to employment and educational programs, and endeavors to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, and with other legislation applicable to private, four-year undergraduate Colleges. The College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotion, terminations, compensation benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
The College complies with federal, state and local equal opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from forms of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Applicants who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make such accommodation request in advance to the Human Resources department.

Availability

Initial screening of applicants will begin mid-November 2009. Position is open until filled.