Assistant Football Coach/Linebackers

The Assistant Football Coach/Linebackers is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach. This position must adhere to all safety standards, ensure the well-being of student-athletes and support their academic success.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach in administering a highly competitive Division I Football Program.
• Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport
• Assist with instructing individuals or groups on sports rules, game strategies, and performance.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Develop techniques for all Linebackers position.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the SWAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, always present the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and AAU coaches, media and general public.
• Assist with scheduling of community service events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two to five years experience in coaching on the high school or intercollegiate level.
• Effective written/oral communication.
• Ability to work effectively with all collegiate personnel, students, alumni and community.
• Sound judgement and maturity.
• Must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations.