Defensive Assistant Football Coach

Amherst • Amherst, MA

8d • $38,000 - $42,000

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Defensive Assistant Football Coach position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $38,000 - $42,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. The Defensive Assistant Football Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Football Program, including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away games will be required. This is a non-benefitted position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid driver’s license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program. (See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing)
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
• An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

Responsibilities

• Coaching Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork
• Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
• Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
• Participate in scouting and recruitment of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes
• Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes’ application process
• Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
• Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees