Head Coach

Head Coach

Summary

Mission and Commitment

Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.

As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.

Position Summary

The Head Coach is responsible for leading, managing, and developing Taylor University’s Competitive Cheer team. The Head Coach serves as an active participant in the athletic department and manages all aspects of the program including recruitment, budget management, fundraising initiatives, and spiritual discipleship of team.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Create an environment consistent with the values of Taylor University and the Athletic Department that enables achievement of a quality, competitive sports program, and supports the educational goals of individual student-athletes.
• Oversee organization and implementation of systems, practices, and game plans for the program.
• Provide technical expertise in the fundamentals of the sport.
• Run daily operations of the Women’s Basketball athletic program including scheduling, budgeting, assistant coach supervision, fundraising, and spiritual discipleship.
• Maintain awareness of and develop strategies that would be consistent with the most current philosophies within the scope of competitive basketball; Initiate and direct program improvements.
• Identify and recruit talented student-athletes who are a strong fit for the university's spiritual, academic, and athletic standards.
• Guide and mentor student-athletes throughout the school year.
• Represent Taylor University and the sports program to various institutional programs and externally, as appropriate.
• Protect the integrity of Taylor University and the sport coached by ensuring program compliance with university policy, conference rules, and NAIA guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years’ experience in coaching at the intercollegiate level is preferred; however, extensive player experience at the collegiate level can be substituted for coaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the sport.

Skills and Competencies

• Engaging interpersonal skills to connect and effectively communicate with current and prospective student-athletes.
• Skilled in communication—both verbally and in writing—with a diverse range of audiences and settings.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Comfortable presenting information to large and small groups in professional and casual settings.
• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
• Effective at coaching and delivering constructive feedback.
• Competent in using various computer software, including Microsoft Office suite

Special Requirements

• Physical Demands
• Requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace.
• Requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment
• Work environment is varied, and locations may include a typical interior / office work environment, locker room, weight room, and gym.
• In-season travel for intercollegiate athletic competitions is required.
• Occasional off-season travel for recruiting may be required.
• No or limited exposure to physical risk