Full-Time Assistant Football Coach

St. John Fisher College • Rochester, NY

377d • $46,000 - $54,000

About The Position

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background. The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Football knowledge required and playing experience desired.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to demonstrate football related skills.
• Interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in the planning, organization, and administration of the football program.
• Coach a specific position as assigned by the Head Football Coach.
• Adhere to all NCAA, conference, and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules.
• Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with student-athletes.
• Maintain positive constructive working relationships with student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community.
• Promote the Football program in a positive way.
• Recruiting (30%): Correspond via mailings, phone calls, and emails; support recruit visits; attend off-campus recruiting events; work with admissions office to recruit student athletes.
• Football Team Management Support (45%): Specific position practice plans and execution; assist in practice planning, organization, and on-the-field coaching; assist in game preparations including film breakdown and review; help supervise the team during away contests; organize and participate in fund-raising activities.
• Oversee academic, moral, ethical and athletic development of the student-athletes (5%).
• Game Management & other administrative tasks as assigned by department (20%).
• Complete yearly NCAA rules test.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree