At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Essential Functions:

- Manages and directs the program. - Manages all aspects of the team including practicing, competing and scheduling. - Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes. - Manages a fiscally sound budget. - Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed. - Ensures that student athletes follow a standard of conduct that aligns with the core values of the College. - Responsible for marketing and promoting of the athletic program. - Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, SLIAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity. - Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and public. - Completes other assigned administrative duties in a timely manner. - Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. - Engages in regular consultation with athletic training and other sport department personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes and demonstrates concern for the overall welfare of students at all times.

Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred. Experience: Two years of demonstrated successful coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred. Commitment to attend scheduled practices and games. Collegiate coaching is preferred. Experience working with diverse populations. Experience contributing to campus diversity efforts. Skills: - Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes - Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the College, SLIAC and the NCAA - Ability to hire and supervise qualified assistants and student workers - Ability to market and promote - A proven record in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned - Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed - Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from the College - Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities - Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes - Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility and provide direct training and supervision as needed - Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints - Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public - Ability to communicate effectively - orally, by phone, in person, and in writing - Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner - Ability to represent the department and College in a friendly, courteous and professional manner - Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment

About Westminster College

Join Westminster College where we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the ability to make an impact from wherever you are. We do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

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