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Job Summary:

The Head Football Coach reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for the organization and administration of the intercollegiate football programs within the policies, guidelines, and rules of the NCAA, the Conference, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, developing a successful football program, and scheduling. Has overall responsibility for compliance of University policies and procedures and state or federal mandates for responsibility areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides support services to the department in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Responsible for recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes to SWOSU’s football program
• Plan and coordinate practices
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes
• Work cooperatively with the Athletic Director in matters pertaining to the football program
• Coordinate travel for football team
• Promote and adhere to NCAArules and regulations
• Assist as needed with Institutional Advancement in fund raising efforts
• Cultivate a positive and professional relationship with boosters
• Promote a positive image of SWOSUthrough participation in community and professional organizations, representing SWOSU at professional meetings and on community committees, and establishing and maintaining credible relations with various news media and other collegiate sports information offices
• Responsible for the effective and efficient development and utilization of the department’s budgetary funds, this includes overseeing and accountability for budgetary record keeping and usage of monies and scholarships
• Supervise, train, provide direction, and assign responsibilities for assistant coaches and student assistants

Competencies:

• Ability to multi-task, organize, manage time effectively, and keep tasks appropriately prioritized
• Remains knowledgeable applicable regulations, policies, and protocols
• Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of operating SWOSU Football to its optimal efficiency

Work Setting:

• Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality
• Available to assist with situations during or after working hours whether in-person, by phone, or email contact
• Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
• Full-time status
• 12-month appointment
• Exempt

About SWOSU and Its Athletic Program:

With locations in Weatherford, Yukon, Sayre, and online degree programs, SWOSU is one of the leading regional universities in the country. See what makes SWOSU and Weatherford so great!

The SWOSU Bulldogs are successful on the field, in the arena, on the courts and in the classroom. The university competes at the NCAA Division II level as a member of the Great American Conference (GAC). SWOSU offers thirteen sports including: baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's track and field, women's cross country, football, men's and women's golf, men's and women's rodeo, women's soccer, softball, and volleyball. https://www.swosu.edu/athletics/collegiate-sports.php

How to Apply:

SWOSU has retained Mammoth Sports Consulting to manage the search for the Head Football Coach.

To apply, interested candidates must navigate to www.swosu.edu and click on jobs@swosu located at the bottom of the page. Please include resume, cover letter and full contact information for three professional references.  Nominations, questions, or inquiries can be forwarded to Jeremy Capo at Jeremy@Mammothbuilt.com

The position is open until filled. Applications received by Sunday, December 10, 2023, are assured full consideration by the search committee. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Previous successful college coaching experience
• Recruiting experience and knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills
• Must achieve and maintain minimum training requirements in First Aid and CPRwithin first six months of employment
• Must be willing to travel and maintain a current and valid driver license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Demonstrated successful collegiate coaching experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the President of SWOSU or their designee may find appropriate

About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The mission of Southwestern Oklahoma State University is to provide educational opportunities in higher education that meet the needs of the state and region; contribute to the educational, economic, and cultural environment; and support scholarly activity. Major areas of study on the Weatherford campus, associate degree programs on the Sayre campus, the general education curriculum, and participation in student activities/organizations provide opportunities for students to obtain skills, knowledge, and cultural appreciation that lead to productive lives and effective citizenship.

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