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About the Role

The head coach will lead and direct all aspects of a competitive intercollegiate sport, including coaching, recruitment, and potentially teaching or administrative duties. This role ensures compliance with NCAA, Conference, and Ithaca College regulations, sets season goals, supports fundraising, and engages with alumni relations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and conduct in-season and out-of-season team and individual practices and competitions.
• Design and teach proper skills, skill development, and team concepts to student athletes.
• Promote multicultural awareness and contribute to an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community.
• Analyze opponent performance and develop competition strategies.
• Oversee student athlete safety and well-being, providing instruction on physical health and safety.
• Monitor academic progress and counsel student athletes on goal setting, academic success, life skills, and personal issues.
• Oversee recruitment efforts, including identification and communication with prospective student athletes.
• Present responsibilities to prospective student athletes regarding campus visits.
• Oversee the selection, maintenance, monitoring, and evaluation of all team members.
• Attend coaching clinics and conventions to improve coaching techniques.
• Prepare and submit sport-related budgets and input on team travel, lodging, and meals.
• Evaluate, select, and recommend sport-related equipment and uniforms for purchase.
• Assist in creating practice and competition schedules.
• Oversee the arrangement of officials for home competitions.
• Identify and resolve athletic facility concerns, particularly safety issues.
• Participate in identifying and selecting assistant coaching candidates and supervise their performance.
• Engage in fundraising projects and promote the athletics program.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Serve on College committees and national/regional sports committees.
• Complete and submit assigned reports, including the sport-related annual report.
• Meet with supervisor to review evaluations and establish personal and professional goals.
• Perform other related duties, potentially including teaching or administrative assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years coaching experience.
• Knowledge of and interest in men's and women's sports.
• Experience scheduling and coordinating special events or athletic contests.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, and reconcile departmental and program budgets.
• Ability to cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment.
• Ability to treat all people equitably with sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Demonstrated ability to hold others accountable for behavior supportive of a diverse and inclusive community.
• Extensive knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be completed within two academic years: Master's degree (preferred).

Skills

• Coaching techniques
• Strategy development
• Athlete recruitment
• Budget management
• Interpersonal communication
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software

Location

• Ithaca, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• 52 weeks per year

Experience Level

• 2+ years coaching experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000-$72,000

Benefits

• Healthcare including vision and dental
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
• EAP
• Flexible Work Plans
• Educational Benefits
• Career-Enhancing Trainings

About the Company

• Ithaca College is a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, striving to be at the forefront of higher education.
• The college offers an integrative learning experience preparing students for future challenges.
• They seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and foster creative collaboration and innovation.
• The college values different ways of thinking and welcomes individuals with unique points of view and life experiences.
• The campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.
• Core competencies sought in candidates include adaptability, collaboration, inclusivity, respect, responsiveness, results-driven, sustainability, effective communication, leadership, professional integrity, initiative, and a value for personal and professional development.
• Nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking Cayuga Lake.
• The city of Ithaca is described as having small-town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, rated as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

• Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
• Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
• Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
• Ithaca College will conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.
• Reasonable accommodation requests can be made to the ADA Coordinator.