Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Backs

Position Summary: The Assistant Football Coach will report to the Head Football Coach and provide coaching expertise, leadership, management and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA program resulting in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will place highest priority on academic integrity and a commitment to student-athlete success on the field and in the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities and Position Accountabilities:

-Provide leadership, organization, supervision for all practices and varsity contests in conjunction wth head coach.

-In conjunction with head coach, oversee and evaluate assistant coaches, student assistants, and volunteers.

-Organize and implement a successful recruiting program which attracts academically and athletically gifted prospects—with an unwavering commitment to retention, degree completion and academic success.

-Conduct all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the NCAA, conference, athletic department policy manual and the College.

-Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect among the football staff, coaches and student-athletes.

-Commitment to student-athlete safety and welfare as it pertains to all aspects of intercollegiate football.

-Manage team needs within parameters of annual budget; review all budget requests and projected fiscal needs.

-Schedule all team travel, practices and contests in accordance with college policies, conference scheduling guidelines and NCAA bylaws (under direction of head coach).

-Review student-athlete eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations.

-Maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with College staff (Admission, Academic Resource Center, Student Affairs, etc.) and departmental staff to ensure an efficient and effective program.

-Represent the College at professional meetings, admissions events, alumni gatherings, campus activities, other athletic events and civic affairs.

-Encourage and administer an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefits to the campus and surrounding communities.

-Develop, coordinate and oversee comprehensive football camps/clinics to increase involvement and participation.

-Maintain relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program and College.

-Attend and participate in all athletic department meetings and rules education sessions.

-Other duties as assigned.