Head Football Coach Contract

Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to all NCAA, conference, and institutional and departmental guidelines and policies
• Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with all constituent groups, including and prioritizing student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community
• Football Team Coaching & Education (50%):
  • Coordination of practice and game planning and coaching
  • Individual & small group coaching sessions and film sessions
  • Game day meetings, coaching, post-game debrief
  • Participation in community service events
• Recruiting (20%):
  • Leverage Teamworks software to coordinate prospective student-athlete recruitment
  • Work with admissions office, and members of the Enrollment Management Division, to ensure recruitment of student athletes is consistent and follows institutional best practices
  • On and off-campus recruitment, including outreach via mailings, phone calls, visits and electronic communications
• Game Management & other administrative tasks as assigned by department (20%)
• Oversee academic, moral, ethical, and athletic development of the student-athletes (10%)
• Yearly NCAA rules test

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Intercollegiate playing experience desired. Collegiate coaching experience preferred.

Competencies / Skills

Ability to demonstrate Football related skills, interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni, and friends of the University.

Supervision of Employees

Coordinate duties and supervision of the 3 full-time assistant coaches and other part-time assistant coaches.

Work Environment

Well lighted, well ventilated pleasant work area. Work with students and accompany team when traveling.

Equipment to be Used

Must be able to be proficient in word, excel and able to learn other sport related computer programs. Equipment related to sport.

Job Type
Full-time

Work Hours

Full-time

Schedule varies depending on if in-season or out-of-season. The ability to work nights and weekends required to support practices, games and recruiting events.

Minimum Number of References Requested
1

EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

FLSA: Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range: $85,850.00 – $101,000.00 per year

Notes

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Number: S00674P

Desired Start Date: 01/27/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes