The University of Akron Athletics
Coaches
Undergraduate Student Assistant Coaches:
If a student-athlete has exhausted his/her eligibility or has suffered a career-ending injury, he/she may be eligible for an undergraduate student-assistant coach opportunity. This student would need to have time remaining on his/her 5-year clock and also be enrolled in full-time credits to be able to serve in this position. An undergraduate student-assistant coach may participate in coaching activities with the current team, but is prohibited from any off-campus recruiting activities.
Volunteer Coaches:
Sports other than men's basketball and women's basketball may employ volunteer coaching staff members. Volunteer coaches may not be paid in any capacity by Akron Athletics or those groups financially supported by or affiliated with Akron Athletics, but may receive compensation for working Akron camps or clinics. Volunteer coaches may participate in coaching activities.
Non-Coaching Staff Members with Sport-Specific Responsibilities:
Non-coaching staff members with sport-specific responsibilities may not participate in any coaching or off-campus recruiting activities. He/she may by involved in on-campus recruiting of prospects and meetings with the coaching staff regarding competition, but must refrain from interacting with student-athletes in a coaching manner. Please contact the Office of Athletics Compliance regarding communication with prospects.
Student Managers:
Managers must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students and must also serve in the traditional role of a manager in dealing with equipment, laundry or hydration. While a manager may not instruct student-athletes or participate in countable activities, he/she may participate in limited on-court/field activities with student-athletes (i.e., rebounding, warm-up activities or shagging balls, throwing batting practice, etc.). Â
Head and Assistant Coaches:
Head Coaches and Assistant coaches are typically the coaches who are contractually employed and are paid by the Stony Brook Athletics Department. These coaches are responsible for recruiting, game planning, scheduling, student-athlete monitoring, traveling, among many other items. Each sport has a specific number of permissible coaches per position. All coaches in these positions must annually pass the NCAA Recruiting Certification to maintain their ability to travel and recruit off campus for the University of Akron.Â
Strength and Conditioning Coaches:
Strength and Conditioning Coaches are employed by the athletic department and are in charge of assisting in the training and work towards achieving peak performance of student-athletes. All Strength and Conditioning coaches must hold and maintain the appropriate certifications at all times.
