
Primary Responsibilities
• Recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes to meet specified roster goals. • Organizing, preparing, and executing effective training and performance strategies • Fielding teams that excel on the field, competing for Mountain East Conference Championships and NCAA post-season success. • Monitoring and supporting student-athletes’ academic and personal growth and development • Managing the program within the identified operating budget • Fundraising additional funds to support program operational needs • Supervising assistant coaches and other support staff • Communicate with and provide appropriate requested information to Sports Information, Athletic Training, and Compliance • Maintain effective, professional working relationships with other WVSU offices and personnel • Ensuring Alumni engagement and community service
• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred
o Extensive work experience may be substituted for academic degrees.
• Minimum of 2 years’ coaching experience, preferably at the college level.
• Head coach experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain student-athletes who are committed to academic and
athletic excellence
• Experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations
• High level of ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office products
• Successful candidate must complete and pass a background and DMV check