Defensive Coordinator - Football

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY•Las Vegas, NM

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach by coordinating and overseeing the defensive unit for the football team. This includes preparing and conducting defensive team practices, training, competition game planning and recruiting.

Requirements

Complete NCAA Coaches Certification Curriculum within first two (2) weeks of employment
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and odd hours
Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules
Ability to exhibit strong leadership and management skills
Knowledge of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility requirements
Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sport specialty
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules
knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to organize and coordinate
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
Bachelor’s degree in any field
Two (2) years of football coaching experience

Nice To Haves

Collegiate playing or coaching experience
Defensive coordinator experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate the defensive unit of the football team by assisting, directing and game planning on the defensive side of the ball
Supervise and direct defensive assistant coaches
Develop performance standards for student-athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition
Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress
Effectively deliver instruction and motivation to defensive assistant coaches and players
Develop high expectations for student-athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as on the field
Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events
Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards
Assist with game management for home events when not competing
Assist with developing and supervising community service events
Supervise student-athletes during road trips
Provide positive participation with events that will benefit the athletic experience for the student-athletes
Participate in the planning of, as well as participate in, fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general
Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and regulations
Organize, prepare, and conduct defensive team practices, training and competition
Recruit potential student-athletes
Provide academic monitoring and support for student-athletes in the program
Provide support to the Head Football Coach as necessary
Maintain regular attendance
Perform other duties as assigned