Head Coach Football

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes' drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas.  USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.  

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online. 

The USM Head Coach Football role is multifaceted, requiring expertise in coaching, recruiting, administration, and compliance. Planning and directing the activities of the USM Football program, ensuring that the team follows the direction and mission of USM and the Athletic Department.

Beyond winning games, the coach is expected to develop student-athletes holistically, ensuring they succeed academically, athletically, and personally while representing the University of Saint Mary with integrity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the daily operations of the USM football program with emphasis on conduct, discipline, academic achievement and positive character development of student-athletes. 
• Teach and promote the USM Mission values of community, respect, justice and excellence
• Identify, recruit and retain talented student-athletes that readily adapt to the college environment. 
• Responsible for administering NAIA, KCAC and USM policies pertaining to recruitment and student-athlete eligibility.
• Evaluate player performance and foster skill development. 
• Field a competitive team through evaluation of own and opposition team capabilities to determine game strategy
• Manage program budgets, travel planning, and fundraising efforts. 
• Supervise all practices and competitions
• Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and support staff.
• Assist the Athletic Department in all sport events, promotions, fundraising, and recruitment efforts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree, Masters preferred
• 3-5 years related experience
• Must have working knowledge of NAIA and KCAC rules and regulations

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. 

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions: email human resources