Head Football Coach

The Department of Athletics is responsible for operations of 10 varsity athletics teams, meeting

the requirements of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA) and the Central

Intercollegiate Athletic Association ( CIAA) regulations.

The Athletic Department is a vital part of student life and the educational process at Elizabeth

City State University. It provides a well-rounded schedule of college athletic competition

designed to encourage participation by the student body. The department encourages physical

fitness and the development of physical skills and emotional control. It focuses on building a

championship culture by providing a high level academic and athletic student-athlete experience,

operational integrity, competitiveness, counseling students appropriately on academic and other

issues; enhances the physical, mental, and social development of the student-athletes through

rigorous practices, appropriate competition, and off-field activities including community service;

and provides a connection point for the campus, alumni, and the community.

The Head Football Coach is responsible for planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of football student-athletes, along with fiscal program management for the University's football program. The position is also responsible for ensuring that individuals and groups representing the university's athletic program fully comply with all institutional, CIAA, NCAA, and Title IX regulations.

The football program is expected to recruit student-athletes that can be successful academically, socially, and athletically at Elizabeth City State University, meeting a minimum roster size of 100 active student-athletes each year; instructing and preparing the student-athletes for competition; schedule and coach intrasquad and intercollegiate competitions, counsel the student-athletes on athletic best practices and social issues; coordinate team community service programs; provide a connection point for outreach to the campus, alumni and the Elizabeth City community.

Possess a Master's degree and four years of head coaching experience at the college level and/or a combination of education and experience.

* Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

* If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant.