Assistant Coach - Football (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers)

Butler University•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This position provides significant support for the success of the Men’s Football program. Primary duties are coaching, skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and development of positive team culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Collegiate coaching or playing experience
Knowledge of NCAA Division I, Big East/Pioneer Football rules and regulations
Outstanding verbal leadership and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours required

Nice To Haves

Desired candidate will have outstanding leadership and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletic staff

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach with practice and game coaching
Act as the Assistant Head Coach for the program
Act as the Defensive Coordinator and primary program lead for Linebackers
Assist with coaching and teaching in team and individual settings
Game preparation via game and practice planning (including film review)
Identify, evaluate, and recruit students that can succeed at Butler both academically and athletically
Help build and maintain a positive culture through collaboration with administrators, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, student-athletes, and other athletic personnel
Contribute to personal development of student-athletes
Other duties as assigned by Head Coach

Benefits

Paid Time Off and Holidays: 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
8 Paid Holidays
In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement: 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance: Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree Covers tuition only
Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free premium subscription to the Calm App
Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
Discount at the College Bookstore
Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances