General Summary

Recruit, counsel and coach all student-athletes participating in the specific varsity sport program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Organize and direct all activities of a varsity sport.
• Counsel and advise student-athletes with academic or personal problems.
• Direct the recruitment of prospective high school student-athletes to Eastern Michigan University.
• Supervise assistant or graduate assistant coach, if applicable.
• Assist in the scheduling of athletic contests.
• Determine the amount and quality of equipment and supplies to be ordered.
• Monitor all expenditures associated with varsity team budget.
• Perform various community services and functions such as clinic and speaking engagements.
• Perform fundraising activities.
• Instruct varsity credit classes, as assigned by the Department.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Previous player experience in the assigned sport at the college level is necessary.

One year previous experience instructing and/or coaching in the assigned sport is necessary.

Knowledge of NCAA policies is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous recruitment, scheduling, training, and sports fund raising experience is desirable.

Special Instructions:

N/A