Assistant Football Coach
About The Position
Colby College, a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), is seeking an assistant football coach. Colby competes at the Division III level with 32 intercollegiate sports and a robust campus recreation program. The college has invested significantly in state-of-the-art athletics facilities, including the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center and extensive outdoor competition spaces. The Peak Performance Program integrates sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, and sports sciences to optimize student well-being and performance. This is a split-season position, with 4 months in the fall and 2 months in the spring. The assistant coach will support the head coach in all aspects of running a competitive Division III program. The position pays $25,000 over the course of the split-season term.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience
- Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing collegiate football
- Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and to exercise sound judgement and discretion
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering
- Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
- Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state
- Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of student athletes from varied backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience coaching and/or competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable
- Committed to the values of a liberal arts education
Responsibilities
- On-site coaching in races and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices
- Serve as the lead for film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
- Plan and prepare for competitions
- Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising
- Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully
- Research academic and athletic credentials
- Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings
- Organize and implement recruit visits
- Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
- Serve as an effective role model for college-age students
- Comply with all guidelines, rules, and regulations set forth by Colby College, the NESCAC, and the NCAA
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the program
- Provide effective communication to the head coach
- Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of a diverse workforce to the college’s overall success.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
