Athletic Coach "Seasonal"

Job Description

Job Description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose:

To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement. Demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, and be a positive role model for all student-athletes.

Job Category:  Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?  No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1.Comply with the rules and regulations of the FHSAA
2.Communicate to all participants the policies of the team and athletic department.
3.Submit forms as required by the FHSAA; i.e., eligibility rosters, players' information etc.
4.Be responsible for following the established procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
5.Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
6.Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship; compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records; participate in the awards
program(s) according to school procedure.
7.Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program; provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
8.Varsity and Junior Varsity coaches are responsible for scheduling games.
9.Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

Required Certifications/Licensures:  

Required Education: 

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Expertise in the assigned sport.
2. At least one year of coaching experience in the assigned sport.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position?  No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer:  Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.