Otterbein University seeks a H*ead Football Coach* who will provide oversight of the football program. Operation of the program with a liberal arts Division III philosophy, giving attention to the development of academic success, moral character, competitive success, and emphasis on community service and promoting these to staff and student-athletes. This is a full-time, exempt position.

For more information on Otterbein University Athletics, please visit: https://otterbeincardinals.com/

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UNIVERSITY SUMMARY*: Historically progressive and building. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County.

Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Assists in selecting qualified individuals to serve as assistant coaches in the program.

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Responsible for organizing and conducting a recruiting program, which includes but is not limited to arranging for visitations, social media engagement, follow up through all phases of the process and cooperating with the Enrollment team in a coordinated effort to attract student-athletes to Otterbein University.

• Responsible to the Athletic Director or his/her representative for all phases of the athletic program involving, but not limited to, budget, equipment, staff, athlete control, academic success, OAC, NCAA rules and regulations, campus policies and procedures, and athlete image and discipline.

• Abides by college, OAC, NCAA polices; confers with the Director of Athletics concerning all departmental and conference policies; responsible for making certain all of the assistant coaches are familiar with the athletic policy manual; be familiar with departmental and OAC policies; plans coaching/teaching techniques, schedules for practice and matches; is knowledgeable of Division III NCAA rules as outlined in the official manual; insures that the NCAA compliance forms are complete and (student athlete form/drug testing, etc.) signed before any participation takes place; must submit a roster of players to the Athletic Director’s administrative assistant, to be typed and sent to the college registrar in preparation to be sent to the OAC office prior to the first contest; confers with the S.I.D. concerning sports publicity (All information for brochures and schedules must be submitted prior to the season.

• Responsible for implementing the department and college policies concerning sportsmanship and school representation.

• Responsible for medical oversite while working with the athletic trainers and team physicians for the medical well-being and protection of the student-athlete during pre-season, regular season, and post season activities; each athlete must receive a medical examination before participation; trainers will establish the training room hours for preventative care and rehabilitation; emergency procedures must be reviewed/established for practice and competition.

• Must be knowledgeable of Otterbein University policies concerning but not limited to: Hazing, Substance Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Discrimination, and Intimidation and FERPA.

• Must be familiar with the Otterbein University Student Code of Conduct and the Student Athlete Handbook.

• Responsible for the physical appearance and personal conduct of all coaches, staff and players associated with the program. It is understood that these areas of interest will be kept in line with the standards of good conduct and image that will reflect positively on the program, the athletic department, and Otterbein University.

• The Athletic Director will serve as a resource for the head coach.

• The head coach will be responsible for being sensitive to the needs of underrepresented populations. Furthermore, the promotion of ethnic diversity should be shown in recruiting athletes and coaches.

• Additional duties may be assigned by the Athletic Director as deemed necessary for the Athletic Department.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assistant coaches and graduate assistants

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Otterbein University requires all employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or have a medial or religious exemption approved by the University HR department. Proof of vaccination or an approved exemption must be submitted to the University Human Resources department prior to the employees start date. Finalist candidates who would like to request information regarding religious and medical exemptions will be directed to HR for details.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: *Bachelor’s Degree Required

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REQUIRED: *Must have a valid driver’s license. May be required to drive team and coaches to program related activities.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, reach, and use repetitive motions of hands and wrists. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 20 pounds. This position requires close vision. Must be able to meet regular and predictable attendance standards.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This description is intended to indicate_ the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be _required of_ positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any _particular position_ shall be. _It is not intended to limit or modify any supervisor's right to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision._ The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty._

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Otterbein *University* is an *Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University’s commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to: Human Resources

To help attract a talented team, Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time faculty and staff. Benefits at Otterbein include tuition benefits for employees and their dependents, 4 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability.

Job Type: Full-time

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