Assistant Football Coach/ Defensive Coordinator

Reporting to the Associate Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach/ Defensive Coordinator assists the associate head coach in all phases of the administration, organization and supervision of the football program, and has a primary role in student athlete recruitment and retention.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and direct the defensive staff to develop an effective team defense that will fulfill the goals and objectives of the football program.
• Evaluate all aspects of the defensive team including student-athlete development and staff. Game-plan and direct the defense during all regular and postseason competition.
• Organize and coordinate all defensive staff meetings, evaluate defensive staff and implement work schedules.
• Assist in game preparations and planning, practice preparations and in conducting practice sessions.
• Coordinate the recruitment process, recruit prospective student-athletes for the football program throughout the state and region.
• Participate in the film process; capturing footage, game breakdown, evaluation and sharing.
• Administer summer camp and clinic activities.
• Assist in the conduct of all non-traditional season activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in sports management, physical education or related field.
• A minimum of three years of professional work experience coaching student athletes at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; particularly as they apply recruiting and student athlete eligibility.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule, including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays.
• Proven commitment to diversity and gender equity, and ability to create a team environment that is welcoming to all, values and respects differences, and embraces a shared mission.