Part-time Assistant Football Coach

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DePauw University is seeking a part-time Assistant Football Coach to assist the head coach in all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III Football program. Responsibilities include recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting, and planning team travel, all in compliance with University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The role emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes and a commitment to diversity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must maintain certification in first aid/CPR/AED throughout the entire appointment
Basic: Ability to read, listen to and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Google Apps, other programs as determined by specific sport responsibilities
A valid US driver’s license is required
Certification in first aid/CPR/AED is required by the first date of appointment and must be maintained throughout the appointment
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to and history of strong belief in mentoring students and demonstrated experience working with young adults
Desire to work in a rural, small-school environment devoted to providing liberal arts education, building community, and helping students prepare for their future careers
Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Hearing (Auditory perception, or audition)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
High school or collegiate playing experience in Football highly desirable

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with NCAA Division III conference and University rules and regulations
Demonstrate a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes
Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community
Implement a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes
Develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition
Schedule games, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel
Assist with managing the Football operating budget
Assist with evaluating program effectiveness
Monitor student-athletes’ academic progression
Other duties as assigned by the head Football coach and/or Director of Athletics