Head Men's and Women's Bowling Coach

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, instruction, and mentorship in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Directs and oversees all aspects of the men’s and women’s bowling programs, including planning, organizing, and coaching.
• Collaborates with the Director of Athletics to establish competitive schedules and coordinate team travel.
• Supports student-athletes through academic, disciplinary, and personal advising; engages with campus partners and faculty as appropriate.
• Manages the operating budget for the bowling programs with fiscal responsibility and transparency.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive, strategic recruitment plan that identifies, attracts, and yields prospective student-athletes who will thrive at Luther College.
• Leads retention strategies in collaboration with athletic department staff and campus partners to support the ongoing success of current student-athletes.
• Promotes and upholds the philosophy, values, and objectives of NCAA Division III athletics and adheres to all institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends and actively participates in athletic department meetings, head coach meetings, and other institutional meetings as assigned.
• Provides positive, responsive, and professional communication and service to students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and campus/community partners.
• Performs additional administrative duties within the athletics department based on the candidate’s strengths, interests, and departmental needs.
• Supervision of assistant coaches, interns, and student managers (student-work positions).

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required. A combination of education, training, and professional experience equivalent to an advanced degree will be considered.
• Previous collegiate bowling coaching and recruiting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.
• Strong communication, organizational leadership, and interpersonal skills.