Austin Peay State University
Description
The Assistant Football Coach reports to the Head Football Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, ASUN Conference, and the University.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate activities through the Head Football Coach.
- Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the football team.
- Responsible for the overall game planning and direction of the special teams units of the football team
- Responsible for the direction supervision and instruction of the linebacker position on the fundamentals, details and strategies.
- Responsible for adhering to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN and NCAA.
- Assist in marketing and promotion of football.
- Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
- Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
- Assist Admissions Office in recruiting on a limited basis.
- Assist in the monitoring of student-athletes academic progress.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level.
- Valid driver license.
- A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically.
- A background check will be required of the successful applicant.
- An official transcript and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.