Head Women’s Bowling Coach/Athletic Events Coordinator

Title: Head Women’s Bowling Coach/Athletic Events Coordinator

Date: October 2026

FLSA Status:    Exempt – Full time, 12-month position

Salary: $38,000 per year

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Cottey College is seeking a high-energy, driven individual to serve as the Head Bowling Coach and Athletic Events Coordinator. This position is dedicated 0.5 FTE to bowling and 0.5 FTE to serve as an events coordinator within the department of athletics. This is a full-time position. The position requires alternative work hours outside of a traditional 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. work week with some weekends as well as travel.

This position is expected to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, attention to detail, good judgement and a commitment to providing an outstanding experience for student-athletes.  This position should support the mission and values of Cottey College and the Athletics Department while helping always creating a positive and professional work environment.

Head Bowling Coach Summary: Under the general direction of the Athletic Director, performs a wide range of functions related to the development and implementation of a competitive bowling program.  The individual should place an emphasis on the academic success of the student athletes, while also meeting the roster size expectations for the program. Cottey College is a member of the American Midwest Conference (AMC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the sport of bowling.
• Effectively communicate and convey knowledge of the sport.
• Proficiently demonstrate and teach the techniques and strategies of bowling.
• Supervise and oversee all team practices and workouts.
• Maintain a consistent, fair, and appropriate level of discipline among team members.
• Exhibit professional conduct in accordance with the college’s values.
• Actively promote and represent the college in various settings.
• Recruit talented and high-quality student-athletes for the program.
• Monitor and track the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Coordinate and organize athletic events.
• Provide statistical information and game results to the Cottey College Sports Information Director.
• Arrange transportation and travel logistics for the program.
• Participate in program specific and department wide fundraising and community service activities.
• Implement appropriate in-season and off-season training programs.
• Work closely with the Athletic Training Staff to address player injuries and rehabilitation.
• Foster positive relationships with alumnae of the college.
• Manage and allocate the team’s budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Athletic Events Coordinator Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the Athletic Events Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and successful execution of home athletic events and other activities hosted by the Cottey College Athletics Department.  This position works closely with coaches, athletics staff, campus departments, student workers, officials, and outside organizations to provide a professional, organized, safe and welcoming event.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Written, oral, and electronic communication during one-on-one, small group or formal presentations.
• Planning, organizing and executing special athletic events.
• Coordinate game-day staffing, including student workers, ticket personnel, scorekeepers, clock operators, public address announcers, line judges, ball personnel, and other event staff as needed.
• Assist with event setup including but not limited to home game days, fundraising events, and community service events.
• Assist with ticketing, concessions, hospitality, and other game-day operations as assigned.
• Coordinate with campus departments such as Facilities, Campus Safety, Marketing, Student Activities, and Information Technology
• Help recruit, train, schedule and supervise student event workers.
• Troubleshoot game-day issues and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.

• Be an active member of the Cottey community.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Candidates must demonstrate an ability to effectively lead within a college setting.  This includes the areas of supervision, communication, time management, public relations, program planning, budget development, facility and equipment management, office procedures, and business operating systems. Ability to understand and maximize the use of tools such as student databases.

Skills requirements include effective written and verbal communication to a diverse range of audiences and settings.  This would include the proper handling of emotional situations, financial aptitude, and the ability to work well with internal and external constituents.

Possession of a valid Missouri motor vehicle operator’s license (Class E) to drive college vehicles, and the willingness to use personal vehicle in the event that a college vehicle is not available.

 Credentials and Experience: 

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous bowling coaching experience/member of a collegiate bowling program

Special Requirements:

• Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work evening and weekends based on the athletic competition schedule.
• Capable of working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry and move equipment associated with event setup and breakdown.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Valid Class E driver’s license required or can be obtained upon hire.