Head Football Coach

About Dean College:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for thirteen consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 88 percent of the College's student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?

The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything.

Job Description:

An experienced and dynamic Head Football Coach is sought to lead the football program as it joins the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) in 2025. The Head Football Coach will be responsible for building and sustaining a strong, competitive program that upholds the highest standards of integrity, athletic excellence, and academic success. This role requires a leader with strong strategic vision, management expertise, and exceptional relational and communication skills to foster team cohesion, motivate student-athletes, and promote a positive image for the program. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to advancing Dean College Football within the MASCAC, enhancing the student-athlete experience, and achieving both competitive and academic excellence. The Head Football Coach is responsible for adhering to the policies, rules, and regulations of the NCAA, MASCAC, and Dean College.

Additionally, the Head Football Coach is accountable for managing all aspects of the coaching staff and support team to ensure a cohesive and effective program. This includes hiring, supervising, and providing guidance to assistant coaches, student interns, work-study students, and support staff. The Head Coach will establish clear roles, expectations, and development plans for each team member, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances player performance and program success. Regular communication and team-building efforts will be key, as well as aligning staff duties with the broader goals of the athletic department and ensuring adherence to Dean College, MASCAC, and NCAA policies.

This full-time, 12-month, exempt position.

Position responsibilities include:

• Manage the recruitment efforts for the football program by identifying a diverse pool of student-athletes who can excel academically and athletically, and who will contribute to the continuing success of the team and the College community at large.
• Create and implement a comprehensive strategy for elevating a successful football program, demonstrating excellence in recruiting, training, game preparation, coaching development, and student-athlete support.
• Responsible for the academic achievement, retention and graduation of each student-athlete on the roster.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with the program's vision and goals.
• Direct the daily training and practice schedule.
• Responsible for planning all in-season practice sessions and home/away opponents, inclusive of travel arrangements.
• Establish a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, athletic excellence, and sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with athletic department staff and other university personnel to manage budgets, scheduling, and compliance with NCAA, MASCAC, and Dean College policies and regulations.
• Foster relationships with alumni, donors, the community, and friends to enhance all modes of support for the program, including financial.
• Participate in college, departmental staff, conference, and coach meetings.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Previous collegiate Head Coach and/or collegiate Coordinator experience preferred.
• Five years of collegiate coaching experience required.
• Ability to recruit and retain quality football student-athletes.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Ability and willingness to support Dean College's mission and to collaborate effectively within a team environment within the Athletics & Recreation Department.
• Strong commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner.
• Travel is required for recruiting and attending games.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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