Description of Position:

The Bowling Coach /Assistant Bowling Center Manager at Vincennes University is a 12-month, full-time, salary position with night and weekend responsibilities. The Head Bowling Coach will be responsible for heading up the bowling program and will report to the Athletic Director.

The Bowling Coach will also be the part of managing the Bowling Center as the Assistant Bowling Manager.  Responsibilities will include operating the Pro Shop, assisting the Bowling Center Manager in day to day operations. The Assistant Bowling Center Manager will report to the Bowling Center Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bowling Coach
  • Instructing and requiring from all students participating in sport, the highest standards of citizenship, sportsmanship and conduct
  • Conducting all events according to the rules and regulations prescribed by USBC and Vincennes University
• Coordinating, cooperating, planning, and consulting with the Athletic Director in all matters relating to assigned sport such as budgeting, game scheduling, contracting officials, requisitioning meals, motel accommodations, transportation and eligibility when applied, recruiting and supervising the academics of 8 to 20 athletes.
• Conduct and coordinate study tables for bowling team athletes
  • Check student's grades twice every month to determine eligibility status and academic progress. Along with monitoring the TAPS program to determine eligibility status pertaining to the 12 credit hour rule.
  • Eligibility forms completed once per semester per USBC rules.
  • Supervise students during organized practice, play and student work; make regular checks on condition of facilities and equipment before and after usage
  • Attend specific meetings and/or serve on committees
  • Work with the SID regarding statistical programs of the team and in making sure the media has access to statistics
  • Control inventory of athletic equipment

• Bowling Center/Pro Shop
  • Assist manager with operations of the Pro Shop
  • Provide customers with knowledgeable information in regards to equipment selection
  • Assist in hiring, and training student and part-time employees within the Bowling Center
  • Attend specific meetings and/or serve on committees
  • Place and track all Pro Shop equipment orders
  • Take inventory of all equipment, accessories and pro shop supplies
  • Provide equipment services such as fitting, layouts, drilling, plugging and resurfacing
  • Keep Pro Shop neat and orderly
  • Assist students and visitors who have questions or need directions
  • Assist Bowling Center Manager in developing an annual budget for the Pro Shop
  • Answer telephone, direct calls
  • Staying informed on safety measures and regulations for the facility
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate and execute logistics for events
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other web based programs
• Monitor the safety and well-being of all participants in facility usage
• Self-directed
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and respond to common inquiries from students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to plan and organize a comprehensive program.

Experience

• A desire to work with young people
• Communication with athletes as well as the community
• 2-3 years of College Coaching with USBC Certification
• Pro Shop experience – preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in management
• Associates Degree required, Bachelor preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to successfully perform many functions; position may require hours that extend beyond the normal work day. Must be able to bend, stoop, walk climb and physically carry, push, pull or lift 50 lbs.