Asst Football / Dorm Asst

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The assistant coach will assist with coordination of all phases of a competitive NJCAA program. This includes coaching, recruiting, budget management, rules and eligibility compliance, administrative duties, departmental fundraising, game management, academic advising, marketing, promotions, and public relations. This position will receive room and board.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, plus 2+ years of experience in an applicable role; or equivalent combination of education and football/coaching experience.
Strong research and project management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team.
Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness.
Positive attitude.
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision.
Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Identify prospective student athletes and establish and maintain appropriate communication.
Conduct effective on-campus visits.
Demonstrate success with respect to qualified prospective student athletes.
Provide effective organization of program and management of time.
Perform a variety of coaching functions at all practices.
Organization and supervision for team travel.
Scouting of all future opponents and providing scouting reports to the team.
Understand and conference, regional and NJCAA requirements in regard to meetings, statistics, rosters, schedules and awards.
Assist with the admissions and financial aid advising process of team members.
Monitor academic progress and eligibility of all team members, providing intervention strategies and resources when necessary.
Assist with the orientation of student-athletes regarding expectations, college policies, code of ethics, sportsmanship code and local resources.
Complies with the colleges, ICCAC's and NJCAA's rules and regulations.
Coordinates team travel, accommodations, and meals.
Attends scheduled departmental meetings.
Attends coaches’ meetings and ICCAC meetings as required.
Participates in clinics for professional improvement.