Assistant Football Coach, Offensive or Defensive Coordinator

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Coordinator (Offensive or Defensive) is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of the game. The Coordinator will directly supervise assistant coaches, student-athletes, video personnel, and managers. They must operate within the guidelines of an NCAA Division I non- scholarship football program and within the mission of the University and its philosophy of intercollegiate athletics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach an offensive or defensive segment of the football team as designated by the Head Coach.
• Develop a program for players’ development during the season, throughout off-season and summer workouts.
• Teach the technical skills required to play in the offensive or defensive segment.
• Counsel players regarding academic, personal, and team goals.
• Lead student-athletes in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.
• Responsible for recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes to meet the University’s admission standards and enrollment goals.
• In cooperation with the Assistant AD for Compliance, and Associate AD for Academics, uphold all University academic policies and assist, when appropriate, in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success, progress and eligibility.
• Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with student-athletes.
• Direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of the offense or defense under the supervision of the Head Football Coach.
• Supervise offensive or defensive assistant coaches and support staff.

Qualifications:

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Computer skills (including Microsoft Suite).
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, admissions and financial aid officers, fellow employees, program boosters, and the public.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations; and a commitment to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the NCAA and PFL as required.
• Ability to lead with integrity and positively influence the lives and athletic careers of the student-athletes on the football team.
• Support the University’s Mission and Values in their role.