Item 9.D-February 14, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
To expedite and facilitate the PDQ review process, please send the PDQ and Org Chart electronically to
marshag@unr.edu for discussion and for initial review before routing PDQ for approval signatures.
Questions - call UNR Faculty HR at 682-6114
INSTRUCTIONS: See http://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-and-evaluation for complete instructions.
Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Brian Polian
Position #(s): 10974
Current Title: Head Coach, Football
Current Range: 7
(JCC:76762;1D)
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Division: President’s Office
Account #(s): 1102-107-0301
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
____________________________________________________________
Employee’s Signature
__________________
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
_______________________________/_____________________________
Doug Knuth, Special Asst to President/Director, Athletics
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
__________________
Date
____________________________________________________________
Director/Chair/Dean
Marc Johnson, President
__________________
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
____________________________________________________________
__________________
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
76762 Range:
7
Pos #(s): 10974
JCC:
EEO: 1D
Eff: 2/1/2014
Approved Title: Head Coach, Football
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:______________________________________________
Printed Name: ___________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
__________________
Date
Position Description – Head Coach, Football
Page 2
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) football program is an extension of the university and must
reflect integrity while staying within the parameters of the university mission. The Head Coach must
have a complete working knowledge of the game and must provide the organization and motivation
for a functional program. The incumbent has fiscal responsibility for the football program. The Head
Coach must implement a philosophy that addresses ethical behavior and the welfare and academic
success of the student-athletes and must develop an atmosphere that addresses the standards of
excellence. The Head Coach is responsible for hiring assistants who have ethical values and the
ability to develop skills in student-athletes and he/she must develop a recruiting network for the
purpose of effective recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes. The Head Coach
must provide responsible leadership and a clear vision for achieving and communicating that success.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
30% - Football Program Administration
 Administer overall football program
 Provide the organization and motivation for a functional program
 Implement a philosophy that addresses ethical behavior and the welfare of the student-athletes
 Maintain effective and on-going communication with Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
 Develop an atmosphere that addresses the standards of excellence
 Provide responsible leadership and a clear vision for achieving and communicating success
 Provide the cooperation and support necessary for academic success of the student-athletes
 Work within the confines of the program budget
 Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations (subject to
disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement
procedures)
30% - Coaching
 Coach sport of football to student-athletes
 Manage assistant coaches in training of student-athletes
20% - Recruitment
 Develop a recruiting network for the purpose of effective recruitment and evaluation of
prospective student-athletes to UNR football program
10% - Public Relations and Promotions
 Promote UNR football program through excellent public relations, development, and marketing
and promotions
10% - Support Staff Management
 Hire assistants who have ethical values and the ability to develop skills in student-athletes
 Work cooperatively with all support staff
Position Description – Head Coach, Football
Page 3
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Athletics is one of the most visible programs on the UNR campus. Incumbent must be flexible, take
initiative, and work independently with little direct supervision and with considerable latitude for
initiative and independent judgment.
Impact:
The decisions and judgments made by the Head Coach for football and the results of work performed
have a major impact on the athletic department, university, and conference. It is essential that the
integrity of Wolf Pack Athletics is maintained. Because of this high visibility, the department requires
solid judgment and decision-making skills from its Head Coach. Team success, academic eligibility,
and student-athletes’ progress toward their degrees are necessities. In addition, it is important that
the individual run the football program in compliance with National Conference Athletics Association
(NCAA) and conference rules and regulations. Retention and graduation of our student-athletes on
campus is critical to the future of Wolf Pack Athletics and UNR.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Complete working knowledge of the sport of football including rules and regulations
 NCAA, conference, university rules and regulations
 Budgets and fiscal reporting
 Recruitment of Division I student-athletes
Skills:
 Organizational
 Excellent verbal and written communication
 Outstanding leadership abilities
Ability to:
 Comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations
 Motivate student-athletes and staff
 Understand organizational structure
 Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner on and off the field
 Operate with the highest degree of integrity
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Student Athletes and their
families
ICA and UNR faculty and staff
Reason for Contact
To recruit, coach, and mentor
To ensure welfare and academic success of students
Position Description – Head Coach, Football
External
Legislative community
Community support groups
High school and youth coaches
Page 4
Reason for Contact
To support and promote UNR football program
To promote recruitment efforts
To promote recruitment efforts
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and seven years, or a Master’s Degree and six years, or a
Doctorate and four years, of collegiate experience in managing a football program
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None