Class Code:.........0364

                                                      Position #:(NUNC).......

                                                      Developed by:...........

                                                      Reviewed by:............

                                                      Approved by:............

                                                      Date:..12/92; 11/99; 11/07

                     UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

                        Position Description

TITLE:            Head Coach, Men's Football

DIVISION:         Student Development (Athletics)

REPORTS TO:       Director, Athletics

GRADE:           

SUPERVISES:       Assistant football coaches, clerical support staff

BASIC FUNCTION:

Direct and coordinate all phases of an NCAA football championship sub-division program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and evaluate the University's football program's assistant coaches.

Coordinate all recruiting, practice sessions, training and conditioning for the program's student athletes.

Work with the Associate Director of Athletics to prepare and administer a budget for the football program.

Work with the Associate Director, Athletics/External Affairs to coordinate fund raising and public relations efforts; host championships, with an expectation of raising over 100K per year to assist with operating expenses.

Comply with all NCAA, University, and Colonial Athletic Association policies and regulations.

Support the University's academic goals, monitor the academic performance of the program's student athletes, and strive to improve graduation rates.

Represent the University at all appropriate conference and professional meetings and serve as liaison with the football fifth quarter booster club.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In cooperation with the Associate Athletic Director, coordinate any work on the physical facilities required to maintain an NCAA football championship sub-division program.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is subject to both inside and outside work; extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered.  This position requires 24-hour call back in cases of emergency, and supervisory presence, when required, on all shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree required.  Five years of successful experience as a head or assistant football coach at the college or professional level required.  Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills (verbal and written) required.  Demonstrated effectiveness in recruiting student athletes required, as are demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work with college students, alumni and staff in a positive relationship.  Must possess a commitment to a high degree of integrity and adherence to the University, NCAA, and Colonial Athletic Association rules and regulations, and to student athletes' academic progress and achievements.  Appointment is subject to NCAA violation report clearance.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY

ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.