Position Overview
The head coach provides leadership of the program through teaching, coaching, mentoring, character development, and recruiting high-quality student athletes. The head coach is also accountable for all aspects of a Division I sport program, including but not limited to: compliance, budget, scheduling, staff oversight, etc.
Responsibilities
- Establishing a positive team culture and promoting exceptional student-athlete experiences
- Evaluating and recruiting academically qualified and athletically talented student athletes
- Organizing and conducting team workouts and competition
- Arranging a Division I schedule and team travel
- Managing the operating and scholarship budgets
- Selecting and managing any assistant coaches
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3 years of coaching experience
- The ability to work effectively with student athletes, colleagues and the campus community.
- Thorough understanding of the rules and regulations related to Butler University, the BIG EAST Conference and NCAA Division I
- Outstanding verbal communication and leadership skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years of college coaching experience
BU Benefits and Perks
Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
Paid Time Off and Holidays:
20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
8 Paid Holidays
In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement:
10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance:
Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
Covers tuition only
Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free premium subscription to the Calm App
Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
Discount at the College Bookstore
