Athletic Assistant – Football (Defense)

Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports program including organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting of athletes for the Program.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure student-athletes are learning team concepts and safety issues while participating in intercollegiate athletics.
• Monitors student-athletes’ academic success, providing direction when necessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academic help services.
• May be required to teach physical education classes each semester as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc. Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc. Assists Athletic Director with game scheduling, transportation, and works with the Sports Information department to ensure all statistics, records and publications are accurate and updated. Contributes time and assistance to department and team fundraising, if appropriate.
• Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes and individuals.
• Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-2 years coaching experience.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience coaching linebackers/secondary preferred.