Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruits students and student-athletes as required.
Develops and executes recruiting plans including determining which schools/showcases/recruiting events to visit, which student-athletes to recruit and scholarship dollars to offer.
Coordinate with the Lourdes Community recruiting efforts and admissions process for new students.
Responsible for the ongoing teaching and instruction of student-athletes in the performance of their sport such as but not limited to: games, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
Supports the mission and values of Lourdes and respects its Franciscan Values and tradition such as community service projects.
Monitor the academic development of the student-athlete by functioning as an informal academic advisor who assists with academic problems, facilitates tutors, and oversees academic study sessions.
Remains accessible to the media, alumni, boosters, and general public to publicize and promote the athletic department in a positive manner.
Coordinate and foster relationships with local vendors and/or university partnerships support the efforts of the team.
Knowledgable and competent with NAIA, WHAC, and any other governing body association for rules/regulations as it relates to the sport.
Prepares schedules for practices, competition, coordinates team travel within the policies and guidelines of the university and athletic department.
Responsible for all the aspects related to team budget.
hires and supervises an assistant coach, graduate assistant, and other staff, while ensuring their compliance with the University Mission/Values, sports conference, and national office.
Supports the University's commitment to academic excellence, academic integrity, and retention and graduation of student-athletes.
Communicates effectively and courteously with others including employees, students, and the public in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
Assists with the well-being of student-athletes in a wholistic approach.
Coordinates fundraising initiatives and assists with promotion of the team or athletic program as needed.
Maintains inventory of all equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
Performs other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

Requirements:

Desired qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline, college coaching and/or playing experience, Proven integrity, leadership skills, and the ability motivate student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically.
Ensures that all phases of the sports program are managed according to policy and procedures

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