Franklin College has two openings within its football coaching staff. Both positions are full-time 10-month staff positions with full salaries and benefits. The two positions are:
Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Defensive Coach / Lead Recruiter
In addition to the primary coaching duties, each position will have secondary duties consistent with the goals of the institution and athletic department. Secondary duties will be assigned by athletic director and will involve the management or oversight of a particular area of the athletic department which may include but not be limited to: gameday management, student employment, intramurals, strength and conditioning, or other necessary duties as required.
General supervision is received from the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director. This position may exercise supervision over a limited number of student workers. Candidates should indicate which of the two positions they are most interested in applying for.
Essential Functions:
Assists the head coach in building a successful men’s football program in a manner consistent with the principles and goals of the institutional Athletic Department Mission Statement;
Works collaboratively with departmental colleagues and institutional colleagues;
Collaborates with other coaches on a daily basis;
Facilitates direct coaching activities during practice and competition;
Designs, creates, and facilitates a strength training program for all FC Athletics;
Prioritizes and organizes recruitment activities for the program;
Abides by the rules, regulations and philosophies of the College as well as any affiliation rules and regulations which may be applicable to the sport;
Promotes a culture of compliance with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations;
Prioritizes student-athletes in academic success and overall campus experience;
Follows and abides by all safety rules and regulations;
Other duties as assigned;
Required Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
A minimum of two years of football coaching experience at the college level with specific experience relevant to the position;
Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and use and manipulation of spreadsheets.
Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision;
Strong organizational and communication skills;
Ability to interact with a variety of people;
A passion for active student engagement in learning.
Founded in 1834, Franklin College is a residential liberal arts and sciences institution located 20 minutes south of Indianapolis. Franklin offers a wide array of undergraduate majors as well as master’s degree programs in Physician Assistant Studies and Athletic Training. The unique curriculum merges classroom instruction with immersive experiences, research opportunities and study away programs. Our goal is to prepare career-ready graduates for today's global professions and those of the future. Small classes enable students to thrive through personal peer interaction and mentorship from professors who challenge and inspire them to think critically and perform confidently. Students participate in a vibrant co-curriculum that includes 21 NCAA Division III sports, Greek Life, musical and theatre productions, and more than 40 student organizations. As the first college in Indiana to become coeducational with the admission of women, Franklin welcomes diversity of thought, belief and person into a community that values equity and inclusion. For more information, visit www.FranklinCollege.edu or our athletic website at www.FranklinGrizzlies.com. Find Franklin College on Facebook and follow @FranklinCollege on Twitter.