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Position Title
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Assistant Football Coach
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Hours Per Week
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TBD
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Posting Date
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May 2024
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Closing Date
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Open Until Filled
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Job Type
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Full Time
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Internal Job Category
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Staff
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Job Statement/Summary
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The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all management aspects of his/her team. The Assistant Coach must assist the Head Coach with practice, games and recruitment of players each season in accordance with University and NAIA rules and regulations. He/She will coordinate the practice and game situations for the defensive side of the ball. The Defensive Coordinator will run meetings for defensive staff. Assistant Coaches must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletic Handbook.
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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- Instructing student-athletes in all aspects of the sport and establishing adherence guidelines associated with NAIA Mid-South conference rules as well as the University’s policies
- Instruction/establishment of comprehensive safety method and standards for student-athletes
- Research and preparation of academic teaching methodology relating to sport
- Assist with the coordination, planning and development of the sport program
- Leading and monitoring both training and practice sessions
- Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, staff, alumni, parents, etc.
- Mentoring and supporting each student-athlete to maximize their academic success
- Review of films to continually improve the success of the program
- Evaluate players’ strengths and weaknesses
- Ensure that injured players receive appropriate care
- Schedule games and practices seeking to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practicable and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible
- Attend all practices having a clear and organized practice plan
- Transport the team to away contests, by either driving or having a driver arranged
- Assist in managing the team budget
- Assist in managing team fundraising efforts
- Attend all coaches meetings
- Assist in handling all aspects of camps and clinics offered
- Consistently communicate with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director regarding matters related to the program when necessary
- Consistently communicate with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Athletic Director regarding all eligibility and scholarship offers when necessary
- Assist in managing all recruiting, practice, and travel forms
- Assist in managing game day operations
- Adhere to the Athletic Department’s Regulations
- Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletic Department mission, philosophy, and objectives
- Adhere to and promote University policy and all respects
- General maintenance to the fields, weight rooms and gyms, which may require lifting or moving of equipment weighing 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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This is a twelve month position reporting to the Head Coach and Athletic Director. The Assistant Coach must have a strong commitment to Athletics and exceptional independent judgment, problem solving, planning skills, and the ability to effectively motivate student-athletes. The Assistant Coach must have the knowledge to teach the sport and the ability to recruit. The Assistant Coach must display professionalism in all aspects of the position.
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Experience
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- 1-3 years of college coaching experience preferred
- Proficient in using HUDL
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Education
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Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
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Requires standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying and climbing, reaching both high and low. Frequently requires walking and balancing.
Work is conducted in a high-paced and very stressful environment. Assistant Coaches are generally in high-profile positions.
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Application Requirements
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An electronic version of your resume and cover letter is required.
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