Assistant Football Coach (Defensive line)
About The Position
Primary Duties Coaching Serve as the defensive line coach in collaboration with the vision of the head coach. Coach student-athletes, including all team practices and scheduled games/competitions; assist in the development of game preparation and strategy; condition and train student-athletes in order to develop skill, character, and teamwork in football. Ensure that all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress. Follow University procurement and travel policies. Work in collaboration with fellow coaches and staff under the direction of the defensive coordinator and head football coach Maintain Student-Athletes Recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes. Monitor player academics, encourage academic excellence including student-athlete health, wellness and overall welfare. Program Success Assist in the organization of camps and clinics; fund-raising opportunities; serve on committees that promote the success of the program and athletics; establish and maintain community relations and engagement that enhances the success of the program. Ancillary Duties Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
- Work nights and weekends
- Physical ability to fulfill duties of the position
- Knowledge of NCAA and/or RMAC rules and regulations
- Able to demonstrate successful skills in cooperation, organization, communication and problem solving
- Able to succeed in a collaborative, multifaceted environment
- At least one year of successful coaching in football at high school or higher level, including intern or graduate assistant work
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, teach and counsel student-athletes
- Previous experience at the collegiate level in football
- Strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach and counsel student-athletes to achieve their highest potential
- Previous experience recruiting NCAA qualified student-athletes
- Experience with and commitment to supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
Responsibilities
- Serve as the defensive line coach in collaboration with the vision of the head coach.
- Coach student-athletes, including all team practices and scheduled games/competitions
- Assist in the development of game preparation and strategy
- Condition and train student-athletes in order to develop skill, character, and teamwork in football.
- Ensure that all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress.
- Follow University procurement and travel policies.
- Work in collaboration with fellow coaches and staff under the direction of the defensive coordinator and head football coach
- Recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes.
- Monitor player academics, encourage academic excellence including student-athlete health, wellness and overall welfare.
- Assist in the organization of camps and clinics
- Fund-raising opportunities
- Serve on committees that promote the success of the program and athletics
- Establish and maintain community relations and engagement that enhances the success of the program.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee discounts via BenefitHub
- Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
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Job Type
Full-time
