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This is a managerial position responsible for the management and administration of all phases of a sports program in a manner that upholds the philosophy and objectives of the Department of Athletics and Stephen F. Austin State University. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment when performing work. Reports to the Director of Athletics.
1. Adheres to all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Southland Conference (SLC), and university rules and regulations.
2. Oversees the recruitment and selection of student-athletes. Ensures compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects. Initiates the process for determining academic eligibility and issuing National Letters of Intent.
3. Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, including counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters.
4. Monitors the eligibility status and promotes the academic progress of student-athletes. Assists in enforcing study hall attendance for referred freshmen and others with grade deficiencies. Supports the guidelines established by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services.
5. Manages the sport’s program within the framework of a balanced budget.
6. Oversees the selection, purchase, fitting, and maintenance of team equipment, including uniforms, athletic equipment, and supplies.
7. Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations. Develops and implements strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
8. Arranges a competitive event schedule in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs.
9. Ensures that team travel arrangements are in compliance with university, SLC, and NCAA rules and regulations, to include monitoring the development of travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans.
10. Oversees the conditioning and training of team members, ensuring student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
11. Supervises assigned assistant coaches, part-time assistants, restricted earnings coaches, volunteer coaches, student assistants, and/or other support staff. Provides orientation, training, and guidance as needed. Conducts performance evaluations and recommends salary increases as appropriate.
12. Develops and publishes team rules regarding appearance, practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code, and general standards of behavior with the approval of the Director of Athletics. Enforces team rules, providing appropriate disciplinary action as warranted.
13. Ensures the safety of student-athletes and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletics equipment and facilities utilized by the designated sport. Submits requests for repair, maintenance, and improvement of facilities to the Program Director of Athletic Facilities.
14. Cooperates with all coaches within the intercollegiate athletics program to enhance overall departmental operations.
Non-Essential Job Functions
1. Compiles data and reports, as required by the department, university, SLC, and NCAA.
2. Provides student-athletes with information on opportunities to compete at approved national and international tournaments, meets, etc.
3. Participates in clinics, exhibitions, and camp activities, as approved.
4. Assists with approved fund raising activities, as requested.
5. Participates in public relations activities including speaking engagements, television and radio interviews, and press conferences as approved or requested. Represents the department at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events.
6. May receive and/or supervise the receipt of payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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