Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Bowling Coach Position Summary
The Bowling Coach works as a member of the Athletic Department and is responsible for leading a competitive NAIA/NCAA Division II bowling program. Responsibilities include planning and directing the recruitment, academic support, conditioning, training, competition, and overall development of student-athletes, along with fiscal and operational management of the program. Previous collegiate coaching experience is preferred.
The candidate must:
- Have a strong focus on student-athlete academic success.
- Insist on exemplary student-athlete behavior both on campus and in public.
- Have extensive bowling coaching experience at the high school, club, or college level.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a values-based program that supports the mission of Texas Wesleyan University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct instruction to student-athletes in the skills, techniques, strategies, lane play, equipment selection, spare systems, and mental preparation necessary to compete in collegiate bowling.
- Develop coaching techniques, student-athletes, lineups, and overall competitive strategies; evaluate individual and team performance and provide leadership and instruction in areas necessary for success.
- Plan, organize, and conduct practices, conditioning sessions, team meetings, tryouts, and competitions in a manner that supports student-athlete health, safety, and development.
- Plan and coordinate team travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, meals, equipment, itineraries, supervision, and other logistics.
- Conduct comprehensive recruiting activities and coordinate with the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, Compliance Office, and athletic administration to establish eligibility and possible financial aid packages.
- Monitor and support the academic progress, retention, conduct, and well-being of student-athletes in coordination with appropriate university offices.
- Participate in fundraising, alumni engagement, community service, public relations, camps, clinics, and public appearances that support the bowling program and the university.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable NAIA/NCAA, conference, university, and athletic department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with institutional requirements, including Title IX, internal administrative controls, compliance reporting, academic standards, student-athlete eligibility, and recruiting documentation
- Promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and provide necessary education to student-athletes, staff, and external stakeholders regarding relevant compliance and institutional matters.
- Participate in and support the university's fundraising efforts in coordination with the advancement office and established university practices.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, donors, booster organizations, bowling centers, vendors, and community partners, while maintaining institutional control of the program.
- Manage fundraising, purchasing, media interaction, recruiting contact, and other program-related activities by external stakeholders in coordination with the appropriate university office.
- Communicate, cooperate, and assist athletic and institutional staff with the daily management of all facets of the bowling program.
- Coordinate promotional events and strategies for bowling competitions and other athletic activities with the Sports Information Director and the Marketing and Communications Office.
- Develop and manage the program's operating budget, recruiting plan, competition schedule, equipment inventory, and scholarship recommendations in coordination with the Athletic Director.
- Coordinate practice and competition arrangements with bowling centers; maintain program equipment and ensure safe, appropriate practice and competitive environments.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Department and university mission.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Valid Texas driver's license required.
Experience
- Collegiate or high school head coaching experience preferred; high-level competitive bowling experience, including collegiate or professional participation, may be considered.
- Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing student-athletes preferred.
- Experience managing budgets, travel, equipment, and program operations preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of coaching strategies, scoring systems, lane conditions, oil patterns, ball motion, equipment selection, and competition formats specific to collegiate bowling.
- Knowledge of NAIA/NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and procedures applicable to bowling.
- Ability to instruct student-athletes in the technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills necessary to compete in collegiate bowling.
- Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who are prepared to succeed academically and athletically.
- Strong leadership, organization, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, confidential information, budgets, travel, schedules, and required documentation.
- Ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, vendors, and members of the public.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2016AS1140P Posting Open Date 10/28/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
PHD
Are you available to work nights and weekends?
(Open Ended Question)
Are you available to work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends and holiday?
Yes
No
How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
0-1
1-3
3-5
5-7
7+
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Current Employee Application (for internal applicants)
- Letter of Recommendation
- List of Three References