Assistant Football Coach

Texas A&M University System•Kingsville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Football Coach will assist the Head Football Coach in directing all activities of the football program, including coaching a position group, within NCAA, LSC, TAMUK, and TAMUS policies, guidelines, and procedures. This role is responsible for maintaining high academic standards to support the academic development and graduation of student-athletes while focusing on student-athlete welfare. Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK) is the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System. It offers a wide range of academic programs, exceptional learning facilities, impactful research, and substantial scholarships. The university is recognized for its commitment to student success, research, and community engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Two (2) years College Coaching and Recruiting Experience or three (3) years of High School and College Coaching Experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Collegiate playing experience
Three (3) years of college coaching
Experience recruiting in the state of Texas

Responsibilities

Assisting in successfully directing the football program to compete for LSC and NCAA II championships
Assisting in the recruitment of student-athletes and maintaining a culture of personal accountability in student-athlete academic performance and conduct
Assisting in the planning and direction of all practices, travel, and game activities
Assisting, as delegated by the Head Football Coach, in preparing and managing the administrative functions of the football program
Assisting in community engagement and donor relations by promoting the football program within the priorities of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Successfully recruit, retain, develop, and graduate high-performing football student-athletes
Assist with the preparation, organization, design, and implementation of effective practice plans, off-season programs, scouting reports and recruiting systems
Effective and timely preparation and management of administrative functions related to the football program
Effective community engagement, donor and public relations
Consistent compliance with NCAA II, Lone Star Conference, and TAMUK policies, rules and regulations
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program
Book scholarships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays per year