Assistant Coach - Football

Muhlenberg College • Mount Vernon, IA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference, is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Football Coach. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all phases of the football program within College, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Related professional experience or a combination of professional and athletic experience leading to a similar qualification required.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the Division III philosophy of athletics and adherence to NCAA regulations regarding operation of athletic programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and engage with a varied audience, including but not limited to students, parents, College employees, alumni, and community relations.
• Flexibility of time necessary to make commitment to varying time needs of the position.
• Ability to travel and adapt to varying schedules, including evening and weekend hours, in accordance with the needs of the team.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks, including but not limited to education verification, driving, criminal background, and child abuse clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching and athletics administration background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coaching in support of the mission of the College and Athletics department.
• Administer a competitive NCAA Division III football program in accordance with college, NCAA, and Centennial Conference policies.
• Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as student-athletes and members of the college community.
• Develop and deliver practice sessions, training sessions, team meetings, and contests (home and away).
• Maintain recruiting software, monitor the various recruiting services, and analyze national and regional recruiting trends.
• Establish and meet recruitment goals, oversee on-campus recruiting, including correspondence with recruits.
• Develop recruiting plan for specific geographic areas.
• Build relationships with high schools and coaches.
• Participate in summer programming and off campus recruiting including showcases and college clinics.
• Create positive environment with student athletes during position meetings and other football events.
• Create positive support for the program within and outside of the campus community, including alumni, parents and friends of Muhlenberg College.
• Work with Head Coach to develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, student development, leadership and diversity and inclusion practices and skills.
• Lead and participate in Divisional and College-wide committees and initiatives.
• Assist in hiring, mentoring and supervising part-time assistant coaches.
• Attend meetings and training as required by the head coach and athletics director.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the program and the Football 100 Club.
• Assist in achieving team success within and beyond the conference.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Remote work, where feasible
• Generous holidays (including three days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day)
• Vacation (22 days per year)
• Sick leave
• Eight weeks paid parental leave
• Life Sports Center membership
• Tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending plans
• College-provided short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Relocation assistance
• Qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level