Assistant Coach, Special Teams Coordinator

Details • Troy, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, will assist the Head Football Coach in managing Rensselaer’s Football Program including all aspects of special teams, which encompasses daily operations, recruiting, program planning and project coordination, fiscal and personnel management, and alumni and community outreach efforts. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), founded in 1824, 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least one (1) year of college coaching experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective planning, organization, and time management abilities
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a diverse academic community
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and implement solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in instruction and game planning
• Ability to adapt to and support a changing work environment
• Solid understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes, supporting both athletic and academic development
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special teams by scouting opponents, identifying team strengths and weaknesses, developing game strategies, conducting effective practices, and motivating student-athletes.
• Support student-athlete academic success by overseeing study halls, maintaining grade tracking, monitoring class attendance, and connecting students with appropriate resources.
• Provide guidance on life skills including teamwork, cooperation, time management, and managing success and adversity.
• Enhance student-athlete knowledge and performance in their sport.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, recruit, and admit student-athletes who strengthen program competitiveness.
• Support head coach efforts in fundraising initiatives targeting alumni, fans, and local and corporate partners.
• Manage team operations and resources, including scheduling competitions, arranging travel, overseeing home events, ensuring NCAA and conference compliance, and representing the institution at conference and league meetings.
• Participate in the development and management of performance plans and budgets aligned with program priorities.
• Ensure compliance with institutional procurement policies and maintain expenditure tracking and controls.
• Oversee human resources functions for staff, including hiring, evaluation, training, development, support, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Recruit and select staff to support program goals and objectives.
• Coordinate intercollegiate contests for assigned teams, including scheduling, communication, officials coordination, game-day operations, visiting team support, setup and breakdown, troubleshooting, and assignment of game-day personnel.
• Lead or chair departmental committees (e.g., Athletic Safety Committee), serve as departmental liaison, and coordinate camps and clinics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• top notch employee health and retirement benefits
• generous paid time off program
• tuition remission
• opportunities for career growth
• stable pay growth
• a comprehensive and affordable benefits package
• a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan
• a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees