DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

1. Implement a student-athlete recruiting program that is consistent with institutional values, conference, and NCAA rules.

2. Responsible for recommending to the Director of Athletics the awarding of athletic grant-in-aid in accordance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules.

3. Responsible for the development of players, team selection for game participation, and travel.

4. Along with Sports Performance Staff, develop and manage agility, mobility, strength and conditioning programs.

5. Responsible for notifying the Director of Athletics and Norris Center Manager in a timely fashion of practice schedule so that the administration of the facility can run in an orderly fashion.

6. Responsible for recommending to the Director of Athletics a schedule that meets the institutional philosophy and that will be approved by the Faculty Athletics Representative or her/his designee.

7. Responsible for travel arrangements and lodging for the teams, in conjunction with the Director of Athletics.

8. Responsible for ensuring that academic scheduling is done through on-campus advisors and Athletics Compliance Director to meet the academic needs of the student–athletes and that the student-athlete scheduling meets eligibility and progress toward degree requirements.

9. Responsible for requesting housing for players through the Director of Athletics and Housing Director to ensure quality living conditions for the student-athletes.

10. Responsible for directing the assistant coach(es); including recommending to the Director of Athletics the hiring, firing, and performance evaluations of assistant coaches, and scheduling the travel of the assistant coach(es), in consultation with the supervisor of activity classes where there may be such responsibilities.

11. Responsible for presenting a budget and working within the framework of that budget as approved by the Director of Athletics. Major areas of budgetary control include equipment purchases, travel, recruiting, consultation, guarantees, team costs during break periods, and rentals. Other areas include, but are not limited to, awards, subscriptions, advertisements, and miscellaneous items.

12. Responsible for the promotion of their program and the athletic department.

13. The Head Coach is expected to follow and comply with all rules and regulations of the department and the institution.

14. The Head Coach will be given first choice in administering youth sport camps and clinics. Acceptance of such includes the organization and implementation of such events.

15. Promote a program environment of inclusion.

16. Any activity in areas outside of the above named will require consultation and approval by the Director of Athletics. Examples include fund raising, hiring or staff capital campaign projects.

17. May drive LSSU vehicles to assure the team arrives safely to scheduled activities.

18. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics to promote, advance and ensure the effective and efficient operation of LSSU.

ABOUT LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY

Lake Superior State University is undergoing an exciting transformation under the visionary leadership of our new President, Dr. David Travis. As we redefine excellence and innovation across our institution, we invite forward-thinking leaders to join us in writing the next chapter of our storied legacy. Nestled in the scenic Upper Peninsula near the Canadian border, LSSU offers a unique blend of natural beauty, community engagement, and academic rigor—making it a truly special place to live, work, and learn.