ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH/OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Job Summary

Job Description

• Supports the Head Coach in the overall administration of the University's football program in compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

1. Responsible for roster, development, playbook, practice plans, scouting reports, game plans, play calling, and coaching for the offense.
2. Assist the Head Coach with:

• Organization and implementation of practice plans and game management.
• Scheduling league and non-league athletic contents and scrimmages.
• Scheduling all travel and lodging arrangements for the program.
• Decisions regarding program budget management.
• Selection and purchase of program equipment.
• Academic monitoring of student athletes during the academic year.
• Monitoring the injuries of student athletes.
• Retention of quality student-athletes.
• Recruitment of qualified student athletes (at least one quarter of the roster annually).

1. Complete pre-season, in-season, and end-of-season reports, squad lists, travel expense reports, and travel forms as required.
2. Supervise work study students.
3. Contact potential recruits and enter recruitment information into admissions system.
4. Complete all football applications.
5. Assist in the organization and administration of fundraising activities in conjunction with the Director of the Maroon & Gold Athletic Association and the Touchdown Club.
6. Attend University Open Houses.
7. Develop and nurture alumni and community relations.
8. Work cooperatively with other assistant coaches, the athletic training staff, the equipment manager, and program volunteers.
9. Communicate with colleagues, employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
10. Serve on University and Athletic Department committees, councils, workgroups or other designated bodies as assigned.
11. Work day, night and evening hours.
12. Travel up to 25% of the time.
13. Perform other tasks as assigned by Head Coach or the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years of football coaching or relevant experience, preferably in the collegiate environment; collegiate playing experience strongly desired; fundraising experience desired.
• Knowledge of all NCAA rules and regulations and successful completion of NCAA Rules Test.
• Able to speak to small and large groups, communicate effectively with prospective students, parents, alumni, and community members.
• Certifications for AED, CPR, and First Aid.
• Able to use computers, telephones, and general office equipment, including proficiency in Banner, Argos, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to read, write and speak in English and communicate by telephone, email, letter, or in person.
• Able to sit, stand, kneel, squat, reach, push, pull, and use hands and fingers to manipulate office and athletic equipment.
• Able to travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.
• Able to lift 35 pounds.