Assistant Football Coach (28284)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas. Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students. RESPONSIBLE FOR: assistance and organization to the administration of a university athletic program including the recruitment of student athletes, coaching, mentoring, instructing, practice management, athletic team competition management, and the retention of student athletes.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required
Coaching experience, prefer collegiate level experience.
Current/valid Drivers License
Effective interpersonal, communication and motivation skills
Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions
Ability to manage individuals and complex tasks
Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel, alumni, and members of the off- campus community.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching, mentoring, instructing and imparting knowledge, to student athletes, as a part of an athletic team and program.
Participates as a member of a coaching team to recruit, retain, and graduate student-athletes, contributing to the success of the program and vibrancy of campus life. Provide ongoing support to student-athletes concerning their academic progress toward degree completion.
Provides support to Head Coach in the administration of the program including fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program.
Provides ongoing support and conversation to student athletes to assure a strong relationship and support with the athlete and family, guide student athletes in all aspects of program participation.
Contributes toward meeting team enrollment targets and the retention of student athletes.
Collaborates with and support other coaches and personnel within the athletic department.
Ensures adherence to the NAIA and rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core values
Provides leadership to student athletes regarding campus involvement and community service.
Provides Christ-centered leadership and direction as a mentor of the assigned program.
Provides a strong academic emphasis and support of academics through your leadership and activities of the athletic team. Be mindful of the contribution the student-athletes make to the Surprise community including academic performance and participation in and contribution to non-athletic activities.
Fulfill commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics which may include game day management, administrative and/or teaching responsibilities.
Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
Understand the Universitys policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.