Assistant Football Coach

The University of Akron•Akron, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing instruction to athletes on specific football techniques, assisting with recruitment initiatives to attract talented student athletes, and monitoring their academic progress. The role also includes supporting the football program's public relations and fundraising efforts, coordinating practices, meetings, and special activities, and collaborating with coaches and staff to implement game plans and developmental programs. The University of Akron is committed to a safe environment and all offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check.

Requirements

Requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
Requires a minimum of 1 year experience coaching or playing football at the Collegiate level and/or as a Head Coach at the High School level.
Strong communication and motivational skills required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NCAA rules, including eligibility and recruiting rules and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to athletes regarding specific football techniques for the purpose of preparing and developing the players in assigned area.
Assist with the recruitment initiatives of the department by encouraging talented student athletes to enroll in the University's football program.
Monitor and promotes the academic progress of student athletes.
Assist with the football program's public relations and fundraising initiatives.
Coordinate numerous practices, meetings, summer camps, summer jobs and other special activities necessary for executing a successful football program.
Established and enforces departmental policies while collaborating with coaches and staff to implement new game plans and developmental programs.