Assistant Football Coach

The Defensive Coordinator (DC) is responsible for coordinating the defensive unit of the UNE Nor’easter Football program. Reporting to the Head Coach, the DC supports the head coach in to developing and building a quality NCAA Division III football program that is successful on the field, in the classroom, and in the southern Maine community.

Responsibilities:

• Develop defensive schemes and strategies and teaching methods to develop student athletes’ football intelligence.
• Plan and conduct practices in preparation for competition during season, spring practice and coordinate off-season program. Prepare summer camp programs.
• Teach players basic to advanced skills depending on ability.
• Encourage and foster leadership development with team members.
• Evaluate opponent, review film analyze performance of players and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Meet regularly with players to insure classroom and academic success. Manage weekly study halls, arrange for academic support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s preferred.
• Experience as an assistant coordinator, intern or graduate assistant in a competitive college football program or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.