Assistant Coach, Running Backs, Football

Emory & Henry University • Emory, VA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Football supports the Head Coach, Football. In that support role, the Assistant Coach is responsible for helping to operate a program for student-athletes, with differing abilities and skills, and serves as a role model to student-athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Previous coaching experience required.
• Ability to coach, teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to their sport
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education.
• Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student- athletes.
• Ability to be a supportive team player within the Department of Athletics and Emory & Henry College.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• A working knowledge of recruiting and compliance software.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development (i.e., attend conferences, clinics, workshops).

Nice To Haves

• College playing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and instructs running backs on technique, ball security, pass protection, and offensive schemes
• Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques and strategies in preparation for competition and during contests.
• Assist the head coach, as directed, in the coordination of general administrative duties (including budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans, meeting requests for information, and business procedures).
• Communicate with the athletic trainer, Director of Athletics Communication, the Sports Information Director, Associate Director of Athletics, and department administrators as directed by the head coach.
• As directed by the head coach, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recruiting and scouting activities.
• Assist, as directed by the head coach, the Associate Director of Athletics in matters for which he/she is responsible including ordering and inventorying of equipment, and maintenance and use of facilities for contests and practices.
• Adhere to and follow all rules and guidelines of Emory & Henry College, Old Dominion Athletic Conference and the NCAA.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Game day management duties.

What This Job Offers

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