Head Coach - Football

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Head Coach - Football

Campus Title
Head Coach - Football

School/Division
Student Affairs, Division of

Department
Athletics

Staff Sub-Type
Coaching

Salary Level
SL4

Salary Range
11 Month: $100,000-$130,000 (Depending on Experience)

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort
Full-Time

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Is this a temporary position?
No

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Position Summary

Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and total operation of a NCAA, Division III Football Program in the Empire 8 athletic conference. The primary focus is student-focused administration and innovative leadership of the NCAA Division III football program including, practice preparation, skill instruction, on-field coaching, player development, recruiting, budget management, team travel, scheduling, leadership and management of coaching and support staff, student-athlete academic success and student athlete health and welfare. This is a full-time position with an 11-month period of professional obligation.

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What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:
• Maintain and build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level
• Recruit highly qualified student-athletes with a commitment to a respectful community and academic success: recruit student-athletes in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations; recruit an adequate number of student-athletes; recruit student-athletes of sufficient skill to maintain the quality of the football program and student-athlete academic progress
• Retain highly qualified student-athletes through academic progress and development of student-athletes: assess academic performance of student-athletes regularly, at least once each semester; ensure academic retention of student-athletes minimally mirrors retention rate of the college; demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal, academic development, health and welfare of student-athletes
• Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan, practice construction and execution; using communication skills, cross-cultural competencies and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport). Plan and coordinate effective team practices in preparation for competition; serve as game coach for each contest
• Demonstrate effective teaching and advising: instruct student-athletes in how to perform in their sport at the college level; instruct student-athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training); instruct individual and team concepts, and safety
• Administer the individual sport team budget throughout the academic year; ensure that monies are appropriately spent and documented
• Ensure all sport specific equipment and uniforms are: issued at beginning of each season; maintained throughout the season; collected and returned immediately at the end of the season, and; inventoried on an annual basis
• Manage operational, fiscal and administrative responsibilities of the football program; Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and Empire 8 Conference regulations and adhere to Department of Athletics and SUNY Cortland Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrate a clear vision for the program and a willingness to serve students, community members, colleagues, administrators, faculty and fans
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe, inclusive and diverse working and learning environment
• Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision values and campus priorities
• Demonstrate continued growth and development in sport as demonstrated by continuing education, participation in professional organizations, enrollment in training programs, and research
• Effective management of coaching and support staff, and; leadership development of staff and student athletes in the sport team
• Supervise athletic facilities including the weight room to ensure student-athlete safety
• Coordinate fundraising activities to support the program financially

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the Director of Athletics
• Supervises assistant coaches and volunteers
• Works closely with athletic trainers, athletic support staff, and assistant athletic directors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience coaching football at the high school level, or in an intercollegiate or professional football program

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• 5 or more years of experience coaching in an intercollegiate or professional football program
• 2 or more years of experience as a head coach in an intercollegiate or professional football program
• Supervisory experience or evidence of ability to recruit and select staff, encourage professional growth, communicate and delegate duties, analyze staff effectiveness, evaluate assistants, problem-solve, lead a staff who bring skill and integrity to the program, and; maintain discipline, morale and cooperation

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S23257

Review Start Date
01/24/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9614

Special Instructions

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Supplemental Questions

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1. Are you currently employed by SUNY Cortland? If so, please indicate what type of employee.
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   • UUP Faculty
   • Management Confidential
   • Research Foundation
   • Represented by CSEA, PBANYS or PEF
   • Full Time Lecturer

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents