Club Sports Coach Martial Arts

Position Summary

The Sacred Heart University Department of Club Sports and Recreation is seeking a Head Coach for the Martial Arts team. The Head Coach will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of players, practice preparation, game-day coaching, and other administrative duties for the team.  This is a part-time position that will run from September 1^st til April 30th of each academic year.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the recruitment of prospective students who will meet University admission standards.
• Be responsible for all league-required paperwork, as well as understand all rules associated. 
• Foster and enhance relationships with other coaches.
• Responsible for the retention of all team members, particularly first-year students, and ensuring their transition into college is seamless.
• Work with the Club Sports staff to develop a cohesive program and highlight those via social media and the Club Sports website.
• Develop a recruitment plan beyond the upcoming season.
• Will create and implement a weekly practice plan to ensure all team members are prepared for competition.
• The coach should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Prepare, plan, and coordinate the practice schedule for each week.
• Provide proper and high-end instruction to student-athletes. 
• Work with the Athletic Training staff and Strength and Conditioning staff on player safety and development.
• Oversee all game day responsibilities, including game planning, transportation, and game roster.
• Work closely with the Director of Club Sports and Recreation on the preparation of the season, schedule, and recruitment.
• Responsible for recruitment and retention of club martial arts student-athletes. 
• Manage coaching staff and student manager staff as hired by the Head Coach.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the league.
• Other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes 

• Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior, or collegiate level.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as the vast majority of games are Friday-Sunday.
• Possesses experience working with diverse staff, including college-age students.
• Must maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certification. 

Unusual Working Conditions

• Nights and weekends will be required