Head Football Coach

Virginia University of Lynchburg Mission:

Virginia University of Lynchburg seeks to recognize the possibilities in every human being and maximize the gifts of the individual within the context of a thoroughly Christian and nurturing environment, which offers students opportunities to develop into able leaders and scholars. The Mission is to provide a solid Liberal Arts and Christian Education program for all students. The University continues to embrace our African American heritage along with appreciation for other cultures and ethnic groups in our global community.

Virginia University of Lynchburg has, for the past 25 years, operated several teaching locations in the state of Virginia. This effort is in keeping with VUL’s historic missionary spirit of reaching out to the wider community beyond the University. This historical African American institution was founded in 1886 to meet the growing demands of our community for better-educated and trained ministers, missionaries, and public-school teachers.

Position Compensation:

Salary commensurate with qualifications, education & University guidelines.

Position Information:

BASIC FUNCTION

The purpose of this position is to Head Coach VUL’s Football team.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for orienting and training others and assigning and reviewing their work. May also be responsible for acting in a lead or senior capacity over other positions performing essentially the same work or related technical tasks and reporting to a higher level on a formal basis.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Internal contacts are with faculty, staff and students. External contacts are with alumni, community, Business Association and leaders, athletic association members and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Establishes commitments to compliance of rules and keeps all student athletes informed about National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) conference and University eligibility requirements, new legislation, academic standards and University code of conduct.
Handle all film breakdown strategizing game plan and teaching techniques and fundamentals of the position.
Assist student-athletes in practice to prepare for competition.
Communicates with other University departments in day-to-day operation of the athletic program.
Assists in strategic game planning.
Assist in coordinating practice and meetings.
Assist the Academic Advisor with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
Meets all NCAA certification standards and attends all University compliance workshops and meetings.
Promotes and markets team and generates funds to supplement budget for the athletic program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of University, NCAA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport as well as coaching training and techniques
Ability to supervise and evaluate student athletes.
Skill in oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Skill in organization as well as technical and disciplinary skills to help assist the coordinator.
Ability to show sensitivity and understand the unique mission of a historically black educational institution.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in related field and minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience. 10 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.

Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans’ status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

** Please email your resume to Jason Randoo at jrandoo@vul.edu