As Archery head coach, you will recruit and train a collegiate archery team that will compete for national championships in collegiate competition, and strive for success at national and international contests. You will foster positive community relations to build a favorable reputation for SCAD athletics and the team within SCAD, Atlanta, the greater Georgia area, and national communities. You will recruit qualified and SCAD-aligned student-athletes, establish training standards, and oversee well-structured practice sessions. Among other duties, you will train student-athletes to deepen their understanding of archery and develop methods for instruction and assessment to evaluate learning potential and achievement. Additionally, you will create emergency protocols for injuries and coordinate with students, parents, and healthcare providers to assess player eligibility or ineligibility to participate.
In this role, you will oversee all aspects of a collegiate archery program. You will schedule participation in intercollegiate and national competitions. You will employ strategies that help student-athletes graduate in four years and find rewarding careers. Responsibilities include player retention encouragement, maintenance of regular office hours, and attendance at university events. Additionally, you will resolve issues related to the archery program and perform other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills. They are dedicated to student growth and building effective teamwork in a collaborative environment. The candidate maintains a positive attitude toward their responsibilities and the university.
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree Experience coaching high level archery
Preferred qualifications: At least two years of intercollegiate coaching experience Experience coaching national and international level archery competitors Level 4 or Level 5 Coach Certification with USA Archery Understanding of NAIA guidelines, federal regulations, and other policies governing intercollegiate athletics Experience with managing budgets, and fundraising
Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Valid driver’s license Ability to pass a motor vehicle report Valid passport
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private art school with locations in Savannah, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Lacoste, France. It was founded in 1978 to provide degrees in programs not yet offered in the southeast of the United States. The university enrolls more than 16,000 students from across the United States and around the world with international students comprising up to 17 percent of the student population. SCAD is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and other professional accrediting bodies.
