Head Coach - Bowling

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University Plymouth seeks a part-time Head Bowling Coach to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by developing and leading a competitive bowling program while mentoring student-athletes in their academic, athletic, and personal growth. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the bowling program, including recruitment, training, program management, and student-athlete development, while supporting the mission and values of Marian University.

Marian University Plymouth (Plymouth, Indiana), an NJCAA institution, seeks qualified applicants for a Part-Time Head Bowling Coach. This position reports to the Athletic Director at Marian University Plymouth. Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning within the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university continues to grow and expand its academic offerings while fostering transformational leadership and service.

The Head Bowling Coach is expected to lead with Franciscan values, demonstrate strong mentorship, and positively represent Marian University while collaborating with faculty, staff, and the broader campus community

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Develop and implement a successful bowling program that aligns with the school's mission and values.
• Recruit and retain talented student athletes to build a competitive team.
• Plan and execute effective practice sessions and game strategies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to student-athletes.
• Maintain compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Collaborate and communicate with athletic department staff, academic advisors, faculty, and other campus stakeholders.
• Manage the team's budget and travel arrangements.
• Promote the program through community engagement and fundraising activities.
• Ensure the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Attend coaches’ meetings and training when required/or needed.
• Coordinate meal/food planning and needs with campus food services or make the team's arrangements for food on weekends or when traveling.
• Responsible for checking all athletes' grades and attendance weekly and reporting challenges or concerns to AD every Friday at noon.
• Schedule all lodging and traveling needs (scheduling vehicles) with campus maintenance/ops and AD.
• Manage assistant staff as needed to help with these tasks/responsibilities
• Submit all purchase orders/supply orders by deadlines and follow the proper process for turnaround to assistant AD.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Coaching experience at the collegiate level or head coaching experience at the high school level.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to recruit and motivate student-athletes.
• Commitment to the academic and personal growth of student-athletes.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

This job description may vary based on the specific needs and expectations of Marian University Plymouth.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references.  The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Essential Functions:
Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.  Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers.  Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.