Assistant Coach, Sprint Football
University of Pennsylvania•East Greenville, PA
•$40,191 - $45,000•Onsite
About The Position
This position assists the Head Coach of Sprint Football with all aspects of program management. In addition to coaching, extensive recruiting responsibilities, administrative duties, and planning are involved with the position. Will work primarily with and recruit the offensive student-athletes. Must possess the ability to motivate prospective and current student-athletes. They are required to advise and act as role models for current student-athletes. The work is performed under general supervision and reports to the Head Coach of Sprint Football.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Previous collegiate coaching experience in football is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coach & teach sport-specific skills and strategies to student-athletes at practice and in games, including preparation for said practices.
- Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises, and any sport-specific needs.
- Prepare and execute practice and game plans.
- Provide instruction and advice before, during, and after competition in group and individual settings.
- Will work primarily with the defensive student-athletes and staff.
- Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone, and in-person contacts.
- Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic and athletic ability.
- Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits.
- Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
- Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development.
- Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, Collegiate Sprint Football, and Penn rules and policies.
- Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Serve as a role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity.
- Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed.
- Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.
- Assist the Head Coach in building strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners, and the broader community.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- excellent healthcare
- tuition benefits for employees and their families
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide variety of professional development opportunities
- supportive work and family benefits
- a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- exceptional tuition benefits
- tuition assistance here at Penn for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
- generous retirement plans
- Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
- pre-tax or Roth basis retirement savings
- wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- wellness and work-life resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and Special Services
- Flexible Work Hours
- forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
