Peru State College is looking for a coach to turn “great” into “legendary.” The Bobcats football team is strong, successful, and on the rise, with a beautiful, recently renovated stadium—considered one of the best in the conference—and a newly renovated fieldhouse as well. The next head coach will have the opportunity to build their own leadership team and help a powerhouse program continue toward greater levels of excellence.

We are looking for someone with a passion for student success in all forms. Someone with a deep commitment to character development, integrity, and pride. Someone who will reinforce the academic expectations of Peru State’s student-athletes and work with the faculty and staff to help students thrive in and out of the classroom. Someone who will continue Peru State’s impressive track record as a Champions of Character institution.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include, but are not limited to, management and development of all aspects of a collegiate football program: coaching; recruiting; scouting; scheduling; budget and scholarship management; supervision of assistant/student coaches; academic monitoring and reinforcement; development of team policies and procedures; development and implementation of off-season conditioning; knowledge of and adherence to college, conference, and NAIA rules and regulations; marketing; and fund-raising. In addition, the coach will lead a character-driven program that will support retention and persistence to graduation.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred. Previous head coaching experience at the college or high school level is strongly preferred; previous recruitment experience required. Must be passionate about putting the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes first. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proven managerial and fiscal skills required. Must be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the program. Must have valid driver’s license and follow all rules and regulations of the College, NAIA, and the Heart of America Athletic Conference – one of the premier conferences in the NAIA.

This position is subject to veterans’ preference. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at www.peru.edu. Please submit application, cover letter, and resume.

Peru State College’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. Member institution of the Nebraska State College System.

PSC is an equal opportunity institution. PSC does not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities, including but not limited to admission decisions. The College has designated an individual to coordinate the College’s non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Reports regarding discrimination or harassment may be directed to the following Compliance Coordinator. In addition, inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator: Ms. Eulanda Cade, Peru State College, Administration Building, Room 312, PO Box 10, 600 Hoyt Street, Peru, NE 68421-0010, (402) 872-2230 ecade@peru.edu

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred. Previous head coaching experience at the college or high school level is strongly preferred; previous recruitment experience required. Must be passionate about putting the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes first. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proven managerial and fiscal skills required. Must be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the program. Must have valid driver’s license and follow all rules and regulations of the College, NAIA, and the Heart of America Athletic Conference – one of the premier conferences in the NAIA.

About Peru State College

GENERAL INFORMATION: PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first and fastest-growing college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

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