Offensive Assistant Coach, Football (11 month Limited Service)

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$65,000 - $82,271•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Head Coach in all facets of the intercollegiate football program. This includes on-field coaching, recruiting, academic and social guidance of student-athletes, and assistance with administrative and program management tasks. Helps build a competitive program while fostering student development and compliance with University, Ivy League, and NCAA regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Candidate should possess the ability to counsel and advise players and be able to motivate recruits and player to support the program.
Candidate must be willing to work evenings/weekends/holidays and travel as requested.
Valid drivers license required.
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Responsibilities

Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student athletes at practice and competition, including preparation and video analysis of practice and competition.
Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises and any sport and position specific needs.
Prepare and execute practice and competition plans.
Provide instruction and advice before, during and after competition in both group and individual settings.
Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone and in-person contact.
Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic ability, and athletic skill.
Evaluate recruits at competition.
Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits.
Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
Serve as a role-model and advisor for student athletes in a general capacity.
Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed.
Provide a support system to all student-athletes on team.
Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations and athletic development.
Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League and Penn rules and policies.
Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
Build strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.