• Enforces all policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics and the University in addition to supporting a culture of DIII compliance with, the rules and regulations of the NCAA, affiliate conferences, and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletics program. Participates in NCAA compliance approved clinics as required.
• Establishes goals, objectives and values for a successful sport program consistent with the pursuit of excellence, integrity and the mission of the Department of Athletics and the DIII philosophy. Mentors student-athletes and assistant coaches in a positive manner while exemplifying integrity. Develops and implements strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels.
• Understands and promotes the educational values of the Department of Athletics. Monitors the eligibility of student-athletes in conjunction with appropriate Athletics Compliance personnel and Athletics Academic Advisor/s. Supports the academic mission of student-athletes and the successful pursuit of their degree.
• Proactively supports NCAA permitted fundraising events for the support of the program and Department at large. Seeks professional development opportunities to stay current with coaching techniques and engages in community outreach for involvement with the local community.
• Hires, trains, develops, mentors, and supervises assistant coaches and other support staff to ensure compliance with applicable NCAA rules, policies and procedures. Follows administrative procedures established by the Department of Athletics and the University. Conducts oneself with the integrity and character.
• Manages the program within the framework of a balanced budget, with special emphasis on the generation of revenue.
• Arranges a competitive competition schedule as approved by the Director of Athletics, or their designee, and coordinates team travel with the appropriate Department personnel.
• May be assigned oversight of the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with the Sports Medicine Unit to ensure student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

*See all job duties and responsibilities on official University of Hartford Human Resources job posting. 

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Since its founding in 1957, the University of Hartford has attracted students and faculty who change the world in meaningful ways. UHart is a diverse institution with a global reach, as students from approximately 50 countries come to study at one of its seven distinctive schools and colleges every year.The 350-acre campus, with a branch of the Park River winding through it, sits at the crossroads of Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city, and the vibrant towns of West Hartford and Bloomfield. Boston and New York City are two hours away, and New England’s beaches, mountains and cultural attractions are easily accessible.The national and global contributions of University of Hartford alumni — a community of more than 85,000 and counting — reflect the wide range of academic disciplines offered by the institution’s schools and colleges. UHart graduates are engineers, scientists, professional athletes, and performing artists. They are health professionals, journalists, educators, and entrepreneurs.Our seven dynamic schools share a common focus: helping students partner their passion with their dream profession. And because we’re a campus of unique individuals who don’t all see the world ...the same way, we value difference. Our multiple perspectives make us better listeners and more thoughtful doers.

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