Assistant Football Coach

Howard Payne University • Brownwood, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Coach is responsible to assist the Head Football Coach in all facets of the football program, including compliance with NCAA and ASC regulations, and accept delegated tasks from the Head Football Coach. The Coach provides support and leadership for a football program that contributes to the holistic development of students.

Requirements

• Modeling Christian Faith in Athletics - Must be committed to excellence in coaching and teaching in a Christian Liberal Arts setting and to ongoing scholarship, and service through athletics. Displays a proven record of modeling Christian faith through the platform of intercollegiate athletics and the willingness to continue doing so in a manner consistent with the University's Mission Statement and Core Values
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well problem solving as part of a group; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Project Management – Develops effective project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; and manages project team activities effectively
• Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict without blaming others; consistently maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting them; keeps his or her emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates effective group presentation skills; participates actively in meetings
• Teamwork - Balances the needs of the team and individual responsibilities effectively; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his or her own interests; is able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance effectively; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments effectively; matches the responsibility to the appropriate person; gives employees the authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results
• Managing People – Includes subordinate employees in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; is available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills
• Ethics - Treats everyone with respect; keeps commitments; inspires others to trust him or her; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the University's Mission Statement and Core Values
• University Support - Follows policies and procedures consistently; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values; benefits the University through external community and professional activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures himself or herself against a high standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
• Planning/ Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources if necessary; sets goals and objectives; organizes and schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts personal responsibility for his or her own actions; follows through with commitments
• Safety and Security – Observes University safety and security policies and procedures; determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• Three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of students, employees of the University and the public
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form in English; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a good working knowledge of commonly used Internet browsers, Microsoft Outlook and Word software
• Must have and maintain a current Texas driver's license at all times in order to drive any university-owned, rented or the employee’s personal vehicle on behalf of the University.
• Must be age 25 or older
• Must be able to travel at least 50% of the time during the spring semester recruiting athletes

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree and college playing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor, mentor, coach and recruit student-athletes participating in the athletic program
• Assist in making decisions in the recruiting process as to who will be recruited by the University and what schools will be visited
• Assist the head coach in all the following areas: practice planning and implementation, budget planning, compliance, marketing, travel, facilities supervision, maintaining equipment, supervision of chapel, and the academic success of student athletes
• Supervise 15-20 student athletes regarding class attendance, tutoring attendance, academic challenges, and degree requirements
• Monitor facilities for safety and address any activity that is dangerous to the student athlete and/or other students
• May teach one to three academic credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned
• Remain in compliance with all NCAA and ASC regulations including but not limited to the following: Playing and practice seasons Coach involvement in recruiting efforts Pre-season and post-season workouts must be voluntary, open to all students, and may not involve any athletically related activity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level