Temporary Special Teams Coordinator

Cornell University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad. Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community. The Temporary Special Teams Coordinator will report to the Head Coach of Sprint Football and be responsible for overseeing all phases of special teams (punt/return, kickoff/return, field goals/extra points, etc.), such as identifying players from offense and defense who possess skills to compete on special teams in the kicking, punting, and return game. In addition, they will be responsible for the weekly evaluation of opponent’s strengths and weaknesses, and game planning responsibilities. This role is one of the three primary functions of the Sprint Team – Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. Compensation for this part-time, exempt role will be a prorated portion of $6,500, based on the selected candidate’s start date. The appointment will begin with the off-season program in February and conclude on April 30, 2026, with the potential to be re-hired again for next year’s season. Please note that this position is not eligible for benefits or visa sponsorship. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Success Factors: Demonstrates a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the coaching profession. Ability to understand and leverage the motivational drivers of student-athletes to enhance performance, development, and overall team success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience at the high school or college level playing organized football, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Credentials should reflect proven success in coaching, recruiting, and working with student athletes.
• Knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with HUDL for conducting film analysis, breaking down plays, and presenting insights during team meetings.
• Ability to develop a comprehensive, head-coach-approved playbook outlining player roles, responsibilities, and the instruction necessary to execute the various team units.
• Ability to successfully execute the four basic components of special teams (punt, punt return, kickoff, kickoff return) and field goals in alignment with head coach expectations and while minimizing penalties.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coaching student athletes from strong academic backgrounds.
• Ability to teach and communicate effectively both in a classroom setting and on the playing field.
• Experience coaching special teams.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all phases of special teams (punt/return, kickoff/return, field goals/extra points, etc.)
• Identifying players from offense and defense who possess skills to compete on special teams in the kicking, punting, and return game
• Weekly evaluation of opponent’s strengths and weaknesses
• Game planning responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level