Create a Christ-centered team community by focusing on athletes’ spiritual growth and
maturity – this should be highest priority.
• Promote the ideals of Christian sportsmanship in all phases of conducting an
intercollegiate athletic program reflective of a Biblical University.
• Demonstrate professionalism through good communication, organization, and personal
conduct.
• Attend Athletic Department meeting and training sessions.
• Adhere to regulations as set forth in the Athletic Department Coach Manual, University
policies, league, and Title IX requirements.
• Manage all operational and administrative activities for the specific sport program.
• Manage and control financial responsibilities of your sport in accordance with
institutional and departmental policies. Examples include: adhering to specified food
budget; properly submitting receipts; obtaining approval for equipment purchases.
• Cooperate with the Athletic Trainer in managing athletes’ health and preparation for
practice and competition.
• Communicate effectively with Sports Information Coordinator about roster, schedule,
statistics, special interest stories, award nominations, and website interests or concerns.
• Ensure adherence to all association, conference and university rules by student-athletes
and supporting staff.
• Attend conference coaching calls and complete nominations and voting in a timely
manner.
• Cooperate in the enforcement of facility rules, regulations, and clean up.
• Represent the Athletics Department at Admissions Open Houses and/or involvement in
other pertinent recruiting events such as prospective athlete scheduled visits and
overnight stays.
• Communicate effectively with admissions and recruitment personnel in tracking student-
athletes throughout the enrollment process.
• Inventory athletic equipment and identify needs at the start and end of every season
• Supervise assistant coach(es) who are part of the program.
• Transportation to and from games with driving responsibilities
• Assist the Director of Athletics in evaluating programs, personnel and facilities.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of sport.
• Focus on teaching individual skill development and technique throughout the season.
• Focus on teaching and developing game strategy.
• Attend and direct the varsity team in all intercollegiate practices and contests.
• Plan, organize, and design effective practices to improve athletes’ individual skill and
knowledge of the game. Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of appropriate techniques,
training, conditioning, and skills necessary to perform in the sport.
• Design and implement off season training program.
• Scout and recruit prospective student athletes.
• Take necessary steps to guard against activities and behavior that could be viewed as
hazing, unethical or discriminatory.
• Provide positive feedback and constructive criticism to athletes to improve individual
performance.
• Consult with the Director of Athletics or desginee with regard to student-athlete
disciplinary issues, and assist with implementation of sanctions commensurate with
respective violations and in accordance with established guidelines and regulations.
• Establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes.