Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator

Responsible for assisting in the organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division III football program in support of the mission and core values of Union College. The position will include a secondary responsibility assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of successful coaching experience and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Must possess or obtain a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of federal, state, local, and NCAA, rules, policies and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including attention to detail.
• Effective computer skills for recruiting and game analysis software.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Offensive line coaching and offensive coordinator experience preferred.

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias.