Assistant Football Coach

The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the sports program. The Head Coach supports the academic mission of the college through athletics and recreation programs by teaching and demonstrating examples of leadership and value based decision making to student-athletes. The Assistant Coach provides management and oversight of the program in the absence of the Head Coach.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and maintain a standard of performance consistent with the College's goals of academic and athletic excellence.
• Promote academic achievement among athletes.
• Consult with and works collaboratively with the Athletic Director and the Associate Athletic Director regarding the academic performance of student-athletes as appropriate.
• Provide instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation of, and guidance to student-athletes to allow them to develop their athletic skills and abilities to maximum potential.
• Determines appropriate coaching methods and strategies in consultation with the Director of Athletics & Recreation.
• Provides effective leadership, mentoring and supervision to Assistant Coaches.
• Provides assistance in scheduling and organizing games & meets.
• Develops and communicates practice schedules.
• Assist the Head Coach with managing the program within budgetary guidelines to avoid exceeding budgetary limits. Submits all budget-related reports as required in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience coaching football (Offensive Line).
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification required.
• Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test.
• Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
• Evidence of a commitment to community and belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.