Assistant Football Coach

Assistant Coaches work with one sports program and are responsible for contributing to the successful execution of objectives as defined by the Head Coach. They participate in the planning, design, implementation, management, and completion of an effective team strategy. They analyze, coach, instruct, recruit, retain, and advise current and prospective student athletes. Work is self-guided, but performed under the supervision of the Head Coach.

Duties:

• Explaining and enforcing rules and regulations to protect student athletes, and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Studying opposing teams to identify weaknesses and avenues for success.
• Collaborating on conceptualizing and developing practice and game day plans.
• Monitoring the conditioning and training of student athletes, in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Athletic Trainers.
• Initiating and maintaining a strong partnership with the Academic Affairs unit to support the academic requirements of student athletes.
• Assisting with coordinating and performing various administrative tasks and often serving as a liaison with particular operational units, such as the Equipment Room, Business Office, Compliance Office, and Facilities Office.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least four years of experience as a specific sports program coach at the collegiate level.
• Work is performed in the process of coaching student-athletes within a sports program.