Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Line or Linebackers

Wittenberg University is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Football Coach for the Defensive Line or Linebackers. The Assistant Football Coach assists the Head Coach with the daily operation of the football program in the NCAA Division III and the recruitment of student-athletes. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt-level position.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Head Coach with daily practice planning, game decisions, and player feedback and evaluation.
• Perform video analysis and scouting of opponents.
• Assist and mentor student athletes with academic progress, course selection, campus involvement and social/community outreach, and other issues related to the college experience.
• Recruit quality student-athletes both on campus and at various recruiting events throughout the year.
• Manage recruiting databases.
• Schedule recruit visits.
• Attend recruiting events and evaluate prospective student-athletes.

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, be able to interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators.
• Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: Microsoft Office, athletic video and performance review software (i.e. Hudl, Synergy), social media platforms, and recruiting software (i.e. Frontrush).
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to remain stationary for several hours during games and practices, routinely transport equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds (with assistance), and ability to use technology such as computer, tablet, and/or phone required.