Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Assistant

Essential Functions:

• Assist the head coach in the coordination of recruitment of student-athletes.
• Direct and maintain strength and conditioning program for student-athletes during traditional and non-traditional seasons.
• Attend all pre-season conditioning and non-traditional season practices for the football program. Attend and participate in all team planning sessions with coaching staff.
• Aide in the planning, organizing, and executing of all in-season practice sessions for football.
• Conducts on-field coaching during intercollegiate contests as set by the head coach.
• In charge of academic monitoring of student athletes, and reports to head coach on academic progress.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Elmhurst University, NCAA, CCIW and rules and regulations.
• Adhere to NCAA Compliance Regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous defensive college coaching experience.
• Familiarity with Division III athletics.
• Recruiting experience at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

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