Head Football Coach

Head Football Coach – Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the overall direction of the football program, including recruiting, retaining players, assembling a competent assistant coaching staff, and overall in‑season/off‑season strategies/programs. The Head Football Coach will also serve in a second college assignment, such as Athletic Coordinator, Housing Coordinator, Student Development Assistant, or Intermural and Student Life and Activities Coordinator. Employment is contingent upon the Head Coach being employed in both assigned positions.

• Constant (67‑100%)
• Formulate a successful philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student athlete.
• Manage and direct the football program.
• Manages all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified students.
• Direct and supervise the assistant football coaches.
• Responsible for football student athlete retention and roster management.
• Responsible for marketing the football program.
• Develop and adhere to the budget set forth for the program.
• Responsible for ordering of supplies, equipment and uniform purchases.
• Arrange travel for the team’s scrimmages and competitions during the season.
• Coordinate fundraising activities to help with the costs of additional items needed for the program.
• Responsible for advising and keeping close watch on the students/athletes academic progress.
• Responsible for setting the code of conduct for each student/athlete, and handle discipline accordingly for breaking of the rules set forth.
• Frequent (34‑66%)
• Commit to and responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the department, the College, NJCAA and ICCAC with the utmost integrity.
• Travel outside Area V recruitment areas. Communicate with prospective or current students via text, email or weekly phone calls.
• Occasional (10‑33%)
• Serve on College committees.
• Participate in clinics, conferences, and staff development for professional growth.
• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of communications within the college and the community.
• Give tours of campus to prospective students.
• Assist in special enrollment days, senior days, and campus activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, logically and coherently.
• Ability to be flexible and focused in a fluid work environment.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, clients and general public.
• Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise good judgment when making decisions.
• Possess strong human relation skills.
• Effectively recruit/retain quality students and athletes.
• Continue to develop a Football program which the entire campus/community/Area V can be proud of.
• Effectively develop a relationship with the State of Iowa Football coaches to enhance our Iowa recruitment efforts.

Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree preferred. College playing experience preferred, coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred. Preference of a current Class C Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement or willingness to complete prior to athletic season and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Position involves constant (67‑100%) sitting, talking or listening to persons over the telephone and in person, traveling for long periods of time; frequent (34‑66%) standing, walking, talking, jogging, visual activity and repetitive motion, use of computer equipment; and occasional (10‑33%) assembling equipment, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and carrying/lifting up to 25 pounds.
Individual may perform other duties as assigned.

Iowa Central Community College does not sponsor applicants for a U.S. Work Visa.