Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Line/Offensive Coordinator

Siena Heights University • Adrian, MI

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About The Position

The Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Football program including athlete development, training sessions, recruiting and administrative duties. Assists in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the Siena Heights University Football Team. The Assistant Coach is further responsible for supporting the Head Coach in providing a quality athletic program for student-athletes through pre and postseason training/conditioning, intercollegiate competition, student-athlete recruitment and monitoring of academic progress. The Assistant Coach is responsible for directing the additional Football student workers.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree in sports management, physical education or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide necessary skills to mentor and develop student-athletes holistically and understand the academic environment, including compliance with academic standards, scheduling challenges, and the academic needs of student-athletes.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Requires previous Football coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Requires previous recruiting experience, including player evaluation, preferably at the collegiate level.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/AED certification and knowledge of sports medicine best practices (preferred).
• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights and weekends with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in preparing the student-athlete for competition during the Football season by instructing and teaching in the fundamentals of Football performance, creating and executing daily practice plans, including pre and post season conditioning programs.
• Instruct athletes in game strategy and rules knowledge; and providing individualized coaching and mentorship to student-athletes to support their athletic and personal development.
• Assist in providing and maintaining necessary uniforms and equipment.
• Assist the Head Coach in recruitment and retention of student-athletes through scouting, evaluation and communication with prospective athletes and their families, including networking through high schools, travel programs, junior colleges as well as parents and student-athletes.
• Assist with team travel arrangements, schedule management, and logistical coordination for practices and competitions.
• Assist with recruiting correspondence with high school and junior college coaches as well as prospective student-athletes. Assist in the planning, organizing and execution of fundraising events for the Football budget.
• Assists in monitoring student-athletes' academic progress by scheduling study sessions and communicating with academic advisors and faculty. Promote environment in which student-athlete will establish purposeful and ethical characteristics.
• This position is institutionally authorized to accept financial aid documents and verify information.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree