Head Synchronized & Figure Skating Coach

Trine University; Angola, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trine University is seeking a Head Coach to plan, manage, and evaluate all aspects of a sports program. The role includes teaching theoretical skills, mentoring students, and coordinating junior varsity activities with the assistant coach.

The position emphasizes recruiting success, compliance with NCAA rules, and promoting the program on campus and in the community through fundraising, camps, and clinics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is desired; Master’s degree is preferred; a proven record of success in intercollegiate athletics including recruiting and Division III experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program in teaching theoretical skills such as sport psychology and preparation, demonstrating and teaching advanced skills for a particular sport, mentoring and advising students on personal health and academic matters, organizing and coaching the junior varsity program with the assistance of the assistant coach.
• Lead the program in the identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes. Evaluate prospect pool through attendance at high school or sport organization contests. Scout opponents and organize scouting reports. Maintain accurate and complete recruiting records and ensure student-athletes are in compliance with the by-laws of Trine University, the conference, and the NCAA.
• Lead the program in the promotion of the sport program on campus and in the community. Lead in fundraising activities, camps, and clinics for the sport and for the entire athletic department.
• Manage and facilitate the recording of sport games/matches. Lead the program in the transportation of student-athletes to and from contests.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Master’s degree is preferred

Job description

Summary:

The Head Coach is responsible for planning, managing, and evaluating all aspects ofa particular sport. Planning, managing, and evaluating the sports program will requirethe assistant coach to: teach, train, condition, and coach all team members in gamestrategies and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the program in teaching theoretical skills such as sport psychology and preparation,demonstrating and teaching advanced skills for a particular sport, mentoring and advisingstudents on personal health and academic matters, organizing and coaching the juniorvarsity program with the assistance of the assistant coach.
• Lead the program in the identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.Evaluate prospect pool through attendance at high school or sport organization contests.Scout opponents and organize scouting reports. Maintain accurate and complete recruitingrecords and ensure student-athletes are in compliance with the by-laws of Trine University,the conference, and the NCAA.
• Lead the program in the promotion of the sport program on campus and in the community.Lead in fundraising activities, camps, and clinics for the sport and for the entireathletic department.
• Manage and facilitate the recording of sport games/matches. Lead the program in thetransportation of student-athletes to and from contests.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is desired; Master’s degreeis preferred; a proven record of success in intercollegiate athletics including recruitingand Division III experience desired.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, geneticinformation, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited bylaw, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine willcomply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualifiedindividuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.