• Direct and conduct the Football program in a manner consistent with the educational purpose, traditions, integrity and ethics of KSU;
  • Support and encourage the educational pursuits of his student-athletes and use his diligent efforts in seeking to ensure that his student-athletes make progress in a defined degree program;
  • Use his best efforts to ensure that all academic standards, requirements, and policies of KSU are observed including those in connection with the recruiting and eligibility of perspective and current student-athletes who are academically qualified;
  • Conduct himself and the Football program in Accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the SLAC and of the NCAA; all State and Federal laws, and Kentucky State University policies and procedures; and within the traditional high standards associated with his profession;
  • Use his best efforts to ensure that student-athletes in the Football program conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and in other ways that will result in a positive image for KSU both on and off the field;
  • Conduct himself in a sportsmanlike manner and in other ways that serve as a positive role model for student-athletes both on and off the field;
  • Maintain responsibility for the fiscal and budgetary functions associated with the Football program and shall not incur indebtedness for or on behalf of KSU;
  • Conduct travel within the allotted budget as is necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the KSU;
  • Maintain responsibility for the supervision of assistant coaches and staff and their activities, including compliance with the SIAC and NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations, and provide annual evaluations thereof;
  • Conduct recruiting activities, practices, game preparation, and coaching duties so as to develop and maintain a Football program of a high quality and which is competitive within the SIAC and the NCAA;
  • Maintain and enforce any and all disciplinary policies and drug policies of KSU;
  • Participate in fundraising and development activities in support of KSU, as directed by the Athletic Director or designee;
  • Participate in television, radio and other media broadcasts dedicated to KSU athletics as directed by the Athletic Director or designee (including, but not limited to, pre- and post-intercollegiate Football game interviews, call-in radio and sport shows, weekly coach's shows and any special broadcast related to bowl or championship games);
  • Help KSU fulfill its contract with commercial vendors involving the procurement and endorsement of apparel, equipment and services in support of KSU's Football program and Department of Athletics;