Summary

Performs the functions of a head coach of a varsity athletic team as well as performs complex auxiliary administrative duties in the athletics department, as assigned.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as a head coach and executes the functions identified in that job classification
• Performs complex auxiliary administrative duties in the athletics department, as assigned
• Acts as a mentor to department staff and coaches providing guidance, assessment and feedback
• Researches trends and new initiatives and presents findings at departmental meetings
• Collaborates with university departments to identify opportunities for partnerships in assigned area of expertise to meet the strategic objectives of the institution
• Serves on the Athletics department senior leadership team to lead strategic planning, coaches’ roundtables, student athlete leader development and advising the Director of Athletics on policy as requested
• Prepares and monitors departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Significant amount of experience with collegiate head coaching or other related experience
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire

Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.