Athletics - Football - Assistant Football Coach (Full Time)

Wagner College•Staten Island, NY

19h

About The Position

Assist the Head Coach with the administration of all aspects of a competitive Division I program. Responsibilities include assisting with practice and competition coaching, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes. Additional duties include participation in college fundraising activities, enrollment management, and the promotion of community relations. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

1-2 Years Work Experience
Undergraduate Degree

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree

Responsibilities

Coaching – Defensive Linebackers
Communicate effectively with department colleagues and student-athletes
Assist with the organization and administration of all aspects of the program
Assist with the development & maintenance of a sport program to be competitive in the conference
Create a safe and positive environment for student-athletes to excel
Emphasize the Wagner Student-Athlete Ethics & Expectations
Practice good sportsmanship and maintain professional conduct
Recruit (evaluations and contacts) and retain athletically and academically qualified student-athletes
Commit to each student-athlete’s academic achievement
Adhere to NCAA, Northeast Conference, institutional and department policies and procedures
Pass the annual NCAA Coaches Certification Test
Maintain required documentation for institutional and NCAA rules compliance
Support the Head Coach with coordinating a competitive schedule and ensuring that NCAA sponsorship minimums are met
Assist with team practices
Communicate effectively with Head Coach, sport administrator, facilities personnel, medical staff, sports information office and academic services
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility with budget
Maintain appropriate documentation for business expenditures and NCAA rules compliance
Assist with arranging team travel and the procurement of equipment needs
Maintain on-campus office hours
Promote a positive image of Wagner College at all times
Support your team’s life skills and community relations’ projects
Support sports information office with information for publicity purposes
Support marketing efforts through appearances and promotions
Support fundraising activities of the Seahawk Club and the College
Perform prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of all athletics injuries while assisting the Sports Medicine Department as needed as the link between Wagner Athletics and the team orthopedic surgeons, and referring injured athletes as deemed necessary to the appropriate physicians.