Assistant Coach, Offensive Coordinator

Details•Troy, NY

About The Position

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎ Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. Job Summary The Assistant Coach, Offensive Coordinator will assist the Head Football Coach in managing Rensselaer’s Football Program including all aspects of Offense, which encompasses daily operations, recruiting, program planning and project coordination, fiscal and personnel management, and alumni and community outreach efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum of one (1) year of college coaching experience
Valid driver’s license
Applicants must meet all stated minimum education and experience requirement
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Strong planning, organization, and time management abilities
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a diverse academic community
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
Strong problem-solving and anticipatory skills
Proven instructional and game plan development abilities
Flexibility to adapt to and support a changing work environment
Comprehensive understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
Ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes, fostering both athletic and academic development
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

Coordinate the offense.
Build a successful team through activities such as scouting the opposition, identifying team strengths and weaknesses, creating game strategies, running effective practices, and motivating student athletes.
Coordinate football academic mentor program.
Support the academic success of student athletes through such activities as running study halls, maintaining grade books, enforcing class attendance, and directing students to the appropriate resources.
Provide an example of and advise students on life skills such as teamwork, cooperation, time management, handling adversity, failure and success.
Increase the knowledge and skill level of student athletes in their sport.
Develop and carry out strategies to identify, recruit and admit student athletes that will enhance the program’s ability to perform.
Assist the head coach in program fund raising efforts aimed at a variety of constituencies, including Alumni, fans, local and corporate advertisers.
Manage the people, facilities and other resources needed to effectively operate the team.
Schedule games, meets and matches and arrange team travel
Manage games, meets and matches when hosting home games
Ensure NCAA and Conference Rule Compliance
Represent Rensselaer at Conference and League Meetings
Participate in the development of a performance plan and a performance-based budget that realistically reflects the priorities and needs of the assigned sport.
Adhere to Rensselaer policies for procurement of goods and services.
Carry out expenditure tracking and controls.
Carry out human resource functions for staff, including hiring, evaluation, training, developing, supporting, coaching, and when necessary, counseling and initiating disciplinary actions.
Recruit and select staff to assist in attainment of goals and objectives.
Arrange and communicate dates, times and sites for competitions for selected assigned sports
Handle changes as they become necessary
Confirm the officials assigned
Meet and greet visiting teams and officials
Supervise set up and tear down
Troubleshoot on game days
Assign individuals to serve as home game administrators for selected outdoor activities
Chair, or lead specific efforts, such as the Athletic Safety Committee or other committees.
Act as Departmental liaison.
Responsible for Camp or Clinic Coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.