Job Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Practice and Competition Instruction – Assist the head coach with efforts to teach student-athletes how to perform their sport. More specifically, assist with instructing individual student-athletes on the techniques and tactics of the sport, demonstrate techniques of the sport, evaluate student-athlete and team performance, teach and engage student-athletes in appropriate strength and conditioning techniques, assist with the development of practice and competition plans, scout opposing teams (if applicable to the sport) assist with the development of competition schedules that will prepare the team for conference and NCAA championship success.
- Student-Athlete Academic Performance – Support student-athlete graduation by: monitoring student-athlete academic performance; implementing appropriate study hall, class checking and grade checking programs; partnering with faculty, tutors, mentors, advisors and other university staff to support the academic performance of student-athletes; and implementing appropriate practice and competition limitations as needed for student-athletes who are not performing adequately in the classroom.
- Recruiting and Retention – Assist the head coach with efforts to recruit and retain prospective student-athletes who are: admissible to the university, NCAA qualifiers, good citizens who will represent the program well, motivated to graduate from Drury and excellent athletes in the sport.
- Compliance – Promote an atmosphere of compliance for everyone who is directly and indirectly associated with the sport, comply with NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations.
- Budget – Assist the head coach with the management of the budget so the program functions within the operating budget allocated by the university and any money raised to supplement the operating budget.
- Fundraising – Collaborate with athletics department and advancement staff for fundraising events and promotional activities, assist with securing donations needed to supplement the sport operating budget as necessary.
- Student-Athlete Development – Supplement the education student-athletes receive in the classroom by teaching them life skills that will help them be productive citizens for life, support student-athlete development programming conducted by the athletics department and university.
- Community Engagement – Promote a positive image of the program and the university by building relationships with constituent group members and by personal and team participation in community service activities; maintain positive relations with various media outlets, community groups, university departments and athletics department staff members.
- Sports Camps – Assist the head coach with the organization and implementation of sports camps as desired by the head coach.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- An understanding of, and commitment to the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, when properly implemented, can play in the educational development of Drury student-athletes
- Possession of a basic knowledge of the sport, a basic understanding of coaching and instructional strategies, and an ability to instruct and enhance student-athlete development
- Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes at an academically competitive institution
- Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules
- Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
- Ability to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and monitor the activities of individuals directly and indirectly involved with the program
- Ability to work successfully with other departments and constituency groups on campus and in the community
- Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes academically and athletically
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to working with multicultural populations and an awareness of issues affecting women, minorities and international student-athletes
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours
- Ability to travel for work-related activities (e.g., competitions and recruiting)
- Attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the big picture
- Strong organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize workload and meet short-term deadlines on a regular basis
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to assist the head coach with managing competition schedules and budgets, fundraising and teaching life skills to student-athletes
- Proficiency with appropriate computer applications and general office equipment and software
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Bachelor’s degree
- One year of experience teaching and coaching the sport (college coaching experience preferred)
Physical Requirements:
WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:
- Free tuition for your whole family - a benefit worth up to $15-30k per year per family member
- Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
- Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
- Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
- Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus