Assistant Football Coach

Georgetown University

1d•$44,022 - $73,407•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Coach recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches NCAA Division I student-athletes, under the guidelines of Georgetown, the Patriot League and NCAA. This position is also responsible for management of all recruitment activities for the Football program. Carries out duties within the stated philosophy of Georgetown athletics and its educational mission. Follows all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations to ensure compliance. With general policy guidance from the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will make decisions to successfully achieve department goals and objectives, and be accountable for the development of team policies and goals. Assistant Coach will actively participate in practices and competitions, including, but not limited to, game preparation (including developing strategies and game plans), practice planning, skill and video sessions (including working individually with, advising, and critiquing student-athletes to develop and improve their skills), scouting opposing teams and players (including analyzing their strengths and weaknesses), scheduling, weight training and fitness programs. The Assistant Coach will evaluate prospective student-athletes, analyze and determine their abilities and whether they may succeed athletically and academically at Georgetown. Will recommend or determine which prospective student-athletes the team should focus its time and resources to recruit, and contact and recruit such prospects. Additional duties include the monitoring of student-athlete academic performance; conducting, advising, and counseling student-athletes regarding performance and conduct; identifying and addressing student-athlete welfare issues; and, representing the University in donor/alumni public relations and community programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
1-3 years of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified, preferably at college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the game of football
Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment, academic eligibility requirements, and retention of student-athletes
Knowledge of athletics recruitment methods and techniques
Ability to create a database for all prospects
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
General knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal management
Valid driver’s license with good driving record; must be insurable
Proficient in computer use and relevant Microsoft applications
Available weekends and evenings

Nice To Haves

Current First Aid/CPR certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches NCAA Division I student-athletes
Manages all recruitment activities for the Football program
Participates in game preparation, practice planning, skill and video sessions, scouting, scheduling, weight training and fitness programs
Evaluates prospective student-athletes
Monitors student-athlete academic performance
Advises and counsels student-athletes regarding performance and conduct
Represents the University in donor/alumni public relations and community programs

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

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