Plans and directs the activities of the football team. Directs conditioning of student athletes to achieve maximum athletic performance. Assess players' skills and assigns team positions. Evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine game strategy. Coaches or directs coaches to instruct players in techniques of game. Directs recruitment and retention of student athletes. Has an extensive knowledge of the sport and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Plans and directs the activities of athletic team 2. Responsible for the direction and development of a nationally competitive athletic program at Kennesaw State University 3. Performs a variety of functions including, but not limited to; recruitment, coaching, budget management, purchasing equipment and uniforms, scheduling of games and practices, public relations and fundraising 4. Responsible for the academic achievement, retention and graduation of each student-athlete on the roster 5. Assumes a leadership role in department-wide priorities and initiatives 6. Supervises a coaching staff consisting of assistant coaches and graduate assistant(s), as allowed by the NCAA and KSU budget 7. Organizes, supervises, coordinates, and employs sound coaching techniques and practices 8. Participates in university and Department of Athletics events as required 9. Has a thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, the conference, State of Georgia and university policies, rules and regulations 10. Prepares student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally to compete for Conference Championships and post-season competition 11. Creates an atmosphere favorable to the ethical, academic and athletic development of student-athletes
Educational Requirements Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license Current, and valid CPR/AED certification
Required Experience Four (4) years collegiate and/or professional coaching experience with previous experience in a supervisory role
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 43,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu. Since joining the NCAA Division 1 ranks in 2005 as members of the ASUN Conference, KSU has won 43 conference championships and 11 regular season titles across a range of women and men's sports. Counting Kennesaw State's time as an NAIA and NCAA DII program, and the history of consolidated Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), KSU has won over 150 conference, district, and regional championships, and six national championships. KSU has recently celebrated an individual national champion and Team USA Olympian, Daniel Haugh. The Owls will soar to new heights when KSU joins Conference USA starting July 1, 2024.
