12 Steps to getting a Coaching Interview
1.
Have a plan- Where do you want to Coach? What
are your skills? What can you do better than someone else? Where can you add
value to a program?
2.
Make a list of all your coaching jobs &
relevant experience, then list what you were responsible for in each position
and what you accomplished.
3.
If you don’t have experience, volunteer! Everyone loves free labor!
4.
Resume needs to be a summary of what you were
responsible for & what you accomplished and only 1 page. Ex. As the
Offensive Coordinator, increased yards per game by 42%, from 290 to 415.
5.
Marketing Plan- Target 20-30 schools. Notify
everyone that you are looking for a new opportunity. Don’t be shy or embarrassed. Network!!! 70% of all jobs are filled through
networking. Be clear in what you are looking for.
6.
Create a LinkedIn Profile with a professional picture;
keep it consistent with your resume. Your heading needs to say that you are
currently pursuing opportunities as an …… (Look at other profiles of coaches in
your field).
7.
Create business cards with your LinkedIn address
on it, your new title and your skills.
8.
Network with AD’s, other coaches, Principles,
Presidents, groups, friends, alumni, associations, old coaches, and former
Student-Athletes. Pick up the phone and start calling!
9.
Ask for recommendations on LinkedIn and keep
references separate from your resume.
10.
Update
your references & get letters of recommendations.
11.
Cover letter -your cover letter needs to be
personal and tailored to each job you apply. State when you will follow up and
do so!
12.
Create a Job Search Productivity Chart. Go after
your target schools and track your progress. Most openings aren’t posted to the
public. Mail or hand deliver your resume. Getting a job is a FT job!
