Assistant Football Coach

The assistant football coach is responsible for assisting the head football coach in running an NCAA Division I (FCS) football program by recruiting academically qualified prospective student athletes, developing and implementing training sessions, practices and game plans, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting student-athletes in their personal, academic and athletic development at Merrimack College.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in running the offensive side of the program at the direction of the head football coach.
• Participate in the recruitment of high-quality student-athletes, including managing a recruiting area and involvement in on-campus visits.
• Participate in the development of student-athletes, personally, academically and athletically.
• Assist in coaching a position group; help plan and run training sessions and practices.
• Scout opposing teams and assist in the breakdown of video for teaching purposes and game planning.
• Attend coach and student-athlete meetings.
• Help monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
• Help foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance and institutional policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1-2 years of previous playing and/or coaching experience.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours and a flexible schedule.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of video editing and production.