• Organize and plan for overall success of the UWA fishing program within the Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA).
• Monitor academic progress and support team members in achieving educational goals.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, academic success, safety, responsibility, and personal growth.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, year-round training plan that enhances anglers’ technical skills, competitive strategy, and knowledge of fisheries.
• Provide instruction in casting techniques, boat operation, electronics use (sonar, mapping, forward-facing sonar), tackle selection, pattern development, and tournament preparation.
• Plan and manage practice sessions and tournaments.
• Identify, recruit, and retain qualified student-athletes who demonstrate strong character, academic commitment, and competitive potential.
• Manage tournament registration, travel itineraries, lodging, meals, and logistics for multiple boats and anglers.
• Enforce safety standards for boating, towing, weather preparedness, and equipment handling.
• Provide training in boating safety, first aid basics, and emergency protocols.
• Ensure all anglers meet required certifications, waivers, and compliance checks.
• Manage budget operations for the program and fundraise as necessary.
• Initiate, coordinate, and participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
• Organize camps and alumni events to engage the University community. 
• Hire, train, and manage assistant and graduate assistant coaches.
• Assist with Financial Aid and eligibility matters for team members.
• Assist with other administrative duties as assigned by the University’s administration. 

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• 6 years’ experience in coaching competitive fishing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability and desire to motivate members of the team to succeed academically.
• Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, coaching staff, students, and alumni.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of tournament operations, fisheries management, tackle systems, and boating/navigation.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends.
• College coaching and recruiting experience, preferably in the Southeastern U.S. 

Desired:

• Master’s Degree.

Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. 

To Apply: When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:

• Cover Letter.
• A current resume.
• Transcripts of all college work.  Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application.  Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment. 
• Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.