Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Coordinator

Fort Valley State University•Fort Valley, GA

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About The Position

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator. Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status. JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Football Coach assists the head football coach with providing vision, leadership and oversight for current student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, alumni and parents. The Assistant Coach also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) NCAA Division II Football Program in accordance with the guidelines established by the department, FVSU, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), and the NCAA. This is a fulltime, 12-month position that reports to the Head Football Coach.

Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively with departmental and university personnel and administration
Demonstrated ability to participate in public relations activities, to include television and radio interviews, and press conferences, as appropriate
Demonstrated ability to handle high levels of stress and anxiety
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and SIAC rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with departmental and university personnel and administration
Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years coaching experience
Experience as a college football player
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience coaching at the collegiate level
Experience recruiting student athletes

Responsibilities

Abide and comply with all applicable NCAA, SIAC, and FVSU policies, rules and regulations
Attend practices and games
Develop Defensive practice and game plans for the football program
Provide individual and small group instruction
Analyze game/practice videos
Responsible for assisting the Special Teams Coordinator with the FVSU Special Teams package
Coordinate, identify, evaluate, and actively recruit prospective students including scheduling on-campus visits
Attend meetings with the coaching staff and individual student-athletes
Strive to build and strengthen cross-campus relationships
Assist Athletics Department with fundraising endeavors
Perform summer duties and special projects as assigned by the Head Football Coach or Director of Athletics
Other duties as assigned