Head Cheer & Stunt Coach (25831)

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the administration of a University athletic program including the recruitment of student athletes, team scheduling and programming, public relations, academic support, and the retention of student athletes. Supervises assistant and student coaches. Extensive travel is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Lead the recruiting process of prospective student athletes for a specific team. Assist them with required information for admission to the school. Provide continuing conversations and contacts to prospective student/athletes. Guide them through the enrollment process. Coordinate the process for signing each athletes letter of intent once they commit to OU. Recruit student athletes that are a good fit with the University as well as to the athletic team. Meet enrollment targets including the retention of student athletes.
• Work as a member of a recruitment team through support of the processes and goals of the admissions, financial aid, business and registrars offices. Streamline enrollment processes to provide an efficient and smooth transition for the prospective athlete. Provide for strong public relations both internally as well as to external constituencies.
• Provide leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members. Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the College. Initiate and follow a team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student athlete and the team. Provide regular support and direction to student athletes. Make retention of student athletes a goal and priority.
• Collaboration with and support of other coaches and personnel within the athletic department. Provide consistent programs and goals across all OU athletic teams.
• Develop the specific sports team budget and manage expenses during the year to assure that they remain within approved funding levels. Additionally, adhere to KCAC and NAIA regulations and guidelines.
• Provide a strong academic emphasis and support of academics through your leadership and activities of the athletic team. Be mindful of the contribution the student-athletes make to the College community including academic performance and participation in and contribution to non-athletic activities.
• Responsible for management and operations of the baseball facilities. Provides maintenance to the facility assuring they are mowed, trimmed, free of trash, and present a positive image to the University grounds. Works in conjunction with the Director of Facility and Plant Operations as needed in scheduling the use of equipment and maintenance for the facility.
• Fulfills commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the athletic director which may include game day management, administrative and/or teaching responsibilities.
• Manage your staff consistent with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and fac