Head Synchronized & Figure Skating Coach

Summary:

The Head Coach is responsible for planning, managing, and evaluating all aspects ofa particular sport. Planning, managing, and evaluating the sports program will requirethe assistant coach to: teach, train, condition, and coach all team members in gamestrategies and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the program in teaching theoretical skills such as sport psychology and preparation,demonstrating and teaching advanced skills for a particular sport, mentoring and advisingstudents on personal health and academic matters, organizing and coaching the juniorvarsity program with the assistance of the assistant coach.
• Lead the program in the identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.Evaluate prospect pool through attendance at high school or sport organization contests.Scout opponents and organize scouting reports. Maintain accurate and complete recruitingrecords and ensure student-athletes are in compliance with the by-laws of Trine University,the conference, and the NCAA.
• Lead the program in the promotion of the sport program on campus and in the community.Lead in fundraising activities, camps, and clinics for the sport and for the entireathletic department.
• Manage and facilitate the recording of sport games/matches. Lead the program in thetransportation of student-athletes to and from contests.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is desired; Master’s degreeis preferred; a proven record of success in intercollegiate athletics including recruitingand Division III experience desired.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, geneticinformation, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited bylaw, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine willcomply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualifiedindividuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.