The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to academics and athletics success, with a demonstrated ability to identify, recruit, and retain student-athletes, a proven record of outstanding leadership, and strong organizational skills.

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Head coaching or coordinator experience in a successful NCAA program is highly desired.

Essential Job Functions

• Build a team of highly motivated student-athletes that show a strong commitment to the Division III philosophy, Thiel College and the football program.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan that will identify, recruit and retain qualified student-athletes that meet College admission standards and qualifications to consistently meet or exceed recruitment goals.
• Maintain target roster size set by the
• Teach/instruct student-athletes through fundamentals, motivation, and promoting positive values consistent with Divisions III and the mission of Thiel College.
• Hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate a coaching staff including three full-time 12-month coordinator positions.
• Ensure a commitment to the academic success of the football student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior.
• Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative duties associated with the football program including balancing the annual football operating budget.
• Develop playing schedule in conjunction with the Director of Athletics
• Manage care of appropriate facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate with the Director of Athletics fundraising activities.
• Exhibit the highest degree of sportsmanship and professionalism at all times.
• Serve on campus committees as needed.
• Know and adhere to all college policies.
• Know and adhere to all sport-specific rules of the President’s Athletic Conference.
• Know and adhere to all Division III rules governed by the NCAA.
• Serve as Game Day Administrator for events/competitions as directed by the Director of Athletics.
• Serve as facilities monitor of all Thiel College athletic facilities as directed by the Director of Athletics.

Thiel College is committed to attracting a culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff who engage our students by providing a rich and fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience. EOE

Application Instructions

Application materials will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.   Send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts and three (3) professional references to employment@thiel.edu (preferred method) or send correspondence directly to:  Jennifer Clark, Director of Human Resources, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125.