Position Summary

The Head Coach is expected to recruit student-athletes that can be successful academically, socially, and athletically at St. Thomas University. The Head Coach is required to meet a minimum roster of 15 men and 15 women or more unique student-athletes. The position requires the Head Coach to instruct, train, and prepare the student-athletes for tournament competition, schedule intercollegiate bowling competitions using the United States Bowling Congress-Collegiate schedule. Monitor student-athlete academic progress to ensure compliance and eligibility to compete.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruiting
  • Identify, evaluate, and recruit a minimum of 30 team members and recording all transactions in Front Rush
  • Be compliant with STU Athletic Department and USBC-Collegiate recruiting policies and procedures
  • Coordinate athletic scholarship awards in cooperation with the Director of Athletics, Compliance Coordinator, Office of Admissions, and Office of Financial Aid

• Coaching/Training
  • Instruct, teach, train, and coach student-athletes during practice and competition
  • Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool
  • Plan practice and tournament strategies
  • Knowledge of bowling equipment (balls, shoes, supplies) and ability to read and understand USBC Collegiate competitive lane oil patterns

• Administration
  • Ensure ongoing academic and social eligibility of student-athletes
  • Provide competition schedule with a minimum of eight tournaments (ideally four Tier I and four Tier II tournaments)
  • Create and manage the team budget and all logistics for travel, accommodations, tournament fees
  • Identify and develop fundraising opportunities to support and sustain a competitive bowling team
  • Oversee the management and maintenance of the STU Bowling Center; coordinate work schedules; manage the lane oil machine and oil patterns
  • Purchase competition uniforms, supplies, and equipment necessary to have a successful program
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the STU Men’s & Women’s Bowling Team
  • Represent STU with the United States Bowling Congress-Collegiate, National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association, and others as defined by STU
  • Work with the STU Sports Information Director to provide accurate data on individual and team accomplishments, and tournament results
  • Maintain and review the STU Bowling Team website and social media
  • Provide reports and documentation as require by the Director of Athletics

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