Head Coach - Football

Point University is a private liberal arts institution that educates our students within a Christian worldview, so they are equipped to take their faith into the marketplace and all of life while achieving their professional goals. We are training the next generation of Christian leaders to take the cross to more job sites, churches, industries, and nations than ever before.

This position is responsible for organizing and overseeing all phases of the Football program.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities:

• Year-long recruiting of prospective student-athletes and complete management of the football program following NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference, and university guidelines
• Lead all aspects of the program, including but not limited to, the management of assistant coaches and graduate assistant coaches, game and practice plans, travel, budget, equipment maintenance, etc. This coach's philosophy must include educating the whole student-athlete spiritually, academically, and athletically
• Schedule non-conference games in collaboration with the Director of Athletics
• Represent the department's mission and vision, which align with the University's
• Maintain communication and regular contact with prospective student-athletes
• Organizing prospective student-athlete days and campus visits alongside the Admissions office
• Year-long program management monitors the academic progress of student-athletes and works with off-season conditioning programs
• Scouting of opponents by attending games, viewing videos, or obtaining other scouting reports
• Commitment to community engagement and fundraising activities
• The position requires travel during the week and weekends

A bachelor's degree and prior coaching experience are required; a master's degree and collegiate-level coaching experience are preferred.

An ideal candidate will have demonstrated strong coaching skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to keep accurate records and stats, experience with Word and Excel, and a desire to serve as a mentor and role model to student-athletes.

Point University's mission is to educate students for Christ-centered service and leadership around the world. As a Christian university, we expect employees to be committed Christians who model spiritual development for students, as outlined here. We welcome applicants who support the University's goals and statement of faith.

• Based on unfavorable tax rules, the university reserves the right to base employment on the state of residency for an applicant. States deemed to currently have unfavorable tax rules include: California, Illinois, and New York.