Athletics - Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Assistant

Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
Onsite

About The Position

The Defensive Assistant/DLine Football Coach assists the Head Football Coach with regard to the teaching of the sport of football to student-athletes, including coaching and recruitment of Defensive FB players. This is a part-time seasonal position from Aug 1 through May 31.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 3-5 years of college coaching experience, preferably Defensive side of the ball
  • DV Sport video experience
  • Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations for recruiting
  • Willingness and ability to work hard
  • Must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
  • Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Football knowledge and experience working with the defensive side of the ball are desired

Responsibilities

  • Assist with teaching the sport of football to student-athletes at Sacred Heart University
  • Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of football athletes
  • Assist with meeting the recruitment and retention goals set and assessed annually by the University
  • Assist with visiting and for recruitment purposes prospective students and their families following the guidelines of the Northeast Conference and NCAA Division I
  • Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports
  • Assist with daily planning, organization and supervision of practices and competitions
  • Develop scouting reports and game plans with the Defensive Coordinator
  • Monitor student/athlete's academics
  • Community service projects with the student/athletes on the Football Team
  • Other Administrative duties as assigned by Head Coach
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