RESPONSIBILITIES:  Key responsibilities for this role include practice organization, recruiting, budgeting, fundraising, alumni relations, community engagement, scheduling, promoting, training and conditioning, skill instruction, student-athlete and staff development, academic support, compliance, and game plan preparation and strategy. Additional duties may be assigned by the Athletic Director. 

Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The successful candidate will be expected to promote the mission of Tusculum University to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3+  years of successful collegiate head coaching experience is preferred.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills. 
• The preferred candidate will have the ability to manage a budget, fundraising experience, and a record of success in attracting quality student-athletes in a small college environment.

MISSION STATEMENT:  Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich personal lives, and to prepare career ready professionals.

Tusculum University is partnering with the consultants at Bechler Leadership for this search. Please direct all questions and application materials (cover letter, resume, list of 3 references) to them via Search@BechlerLeadership.com or by calling 765-661-2841.

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Tusculum participates in E-Verify, and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace employer.  Applicants will be required to submit to substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University.

This position is subject to the results of pre-employment testing and a background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. All applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About Bechler Leadership

Bechler Enterprises, LLC. (commonly referred to as Bechler Leadership) is a leadership training & consulting business founded by Jamy Bechler. It specializes in helping build better teams and stronger cultures by working with athletes, coaches, teams, and departments become better. Bechler Enterprises, LLC. helps individuals, organizations, and businesses maximize their potential, strengthen their cultures, and grow their leadership skills through the use of keynote speaking, workshops, podcasts, books, training seminars, content development, and athletic search. Jamy Bechler is a former college basketball coach and athletic administrator, who has written nine books and hosts the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Find out more by visiting JamyBechler.com or by emailing Team@BechlerLeadership.com

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