Bowling Coach

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Position Information

Job Title Bowling Coach

Position Summary The Bowling Coach works as a member of the Athletic Department and is responsible for leading a competitive NAIA/NCAA Division II bowling program. Responsibilities include planning and directing the recruitment, academic support, conditioning, training, competition, and overall development of student-athletes, along with fiscal and operational management of the program. Previous collegiate coaching experience is preferred.

The candidate must:

• Have a strong focus on student-athlete academic success.
• Insist on exemplary student-athlete behavior both on campus and in public.
• Have extensive bowling coaching experience at the high school, club, or college level.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a values-based program that supports the mission of Texas Wesleyan University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to student-athletes in the skills, techniques, strategies, lane play, equipment selection, spare systems, and mental preparation necessary to compete in collegiate bowling.
• Develop coaching techniques, student-athletes, lineups, and overall competitive strategies; evaluate individual and team performance and provide leadership and instruction in areas necessary for success.
• Plan, organize, and conduct practices, conditioning sessions, team meetings, tryouts, and competitions in a manner that supports student-athlete health, safety, and development.
• Plan and coordinate team travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, meals, equipment, itineraries, supervision, and other logistics.
• Conduct comprehensive recruiting activities and coordinate with the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, Compliance Office, and athletic administration to establish eligibility and possible financial aid packages.
• Monitor and support the academic progress, retention, conduct, and well-being of student-athletes in coordination with appropriate university offices.
• Participate in fundraising, alumni engagement, community service, public relations, camps, clinics, and public appearances that support the bowling program and the university.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable NAIA/NCAA, conference, university, and athletic department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with institutional requirements, including Title IX, internal administrative controls, compliance reporting, academic standards, student-athlete eligibility, and recruiting documentation
• Promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and provide necessary education to student-athletes, staff, and external stakeholders regarding relevant compliance and institutional matters.
• Participate in and support the university’s fundraising efforts in coordination with the advancement office and established university practices.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, donors, booster organizations, bowling centers, vendors, and community partners, while maintaining institutional control of the program.
• Manage fundraising, purchasing, media interaction, recruiting contact, and other program-related activities by external stakeholders in coordination with the appropriate university office.
• Communicate, cooperate, and assist athletic and institutional staff with the daily management of all facets of the bowling program.
• Coordinate promotional events and strategies for bowling competitions and other athletic activities with the Sports Information Director and the Marketing and Communications Office.
• Develop and manage the program’s operating budget, recruiting plan, competition schedule, equipment inventory, and scholarship recommendations in coordination with the Athletic Director.
• Coordinate practice and competition arrangements with bowling centers; maintain program equipment and ensure safe, appropriate practice and competitive environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Department and university mission.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.

Experience

• Collegiate or high school head coaching experience preferred; high-level competitive bowling experience, including collegiate or professional participation, may be considered.
• Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing student-athletes preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, travel, equipment, and program operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of coaching strategies, scoring systems, lane conditions, oil patterns, ball motion, equipment selection, and competition formats specific to collegiate bowling.
• Knowledge of NAIA/NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and procedures applicable to bowling.
• Ability to instruct student-athletes in the technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills necessary to compete in collegiate bowling.
• Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who are prepared to succeed academically and athletically.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, confidential information, budgets, travel, schedules, and required documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, vendors, and members of the public.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2016AS1140P

Posting Open Date 10/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Close Date

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