REPORTS TO: Head Football Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Football Coach provides assistance to the Head Football Coach regarding recruitment, coaching, and retention of football players. Demonstrating a willingness and capability to abide by Athletic Department, Eureka College, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III rules as applicable in football, the Assistant Football Coach provides daily assistance to the Head Coach as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist with the teaching the sport of football to the student-athletes at Eureka College. Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of football athletes at Eureka College. Assist with meeting recruitment and retention goals set by the college. Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports. Assist with the daily planning, organization, and supervision of practices and competitions. Contribute to the overall program of a residential college. Game and Event Management when outside of the football season as scheduled.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with the supervision, care for, and inventory equipment and facility. Oversee and maintain accurate statistics as needed for team sport working in conjunction with the Sports Information Director. Maintain effective working relationships within the athletic department team and the College as a whole in order to contribute to the overall success of all sport programs. Positively lead and contribute as a member of the Athletic Department both internally, around the college, and to external groups. Assist with the oversight of academic progress of student-athletes on the team. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Manage and coordinate meetings with appropriate individuals on staff as necessary.

EDUCATION: Essential: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university; or High School diploma/GED with related professional playing experience Desirable: Master’s Degree.

EXPERIENCE: Essential: Experience as football coach at the high school or college level. Football knowledge and experience.

Desirable: LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver’s license. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Knowledge of football, rules and regulations, including NCAA and NACC (as applicable to football). Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of coaching. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deliver knowledge to and instruct student-athletes in an effective manner. Knowledge of safety and first aid techniques. Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a diverse population. Knowledge of basic computer applications and electronic mail.

WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is routinely performed indoors, in office environments and in gyms, and other recreational environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Off campus travel is required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Varies, typical office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM with one hour allocated for lunch although weekend and evening hours are necessary depending on scheduled events.

About Eureka College

Eureka College is a member of the NCAA Division III, the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. Focused on “excellence in learning, service, and leadership,” Eureka currently has nearly 600 students enrolled in 23 undergraduate degree programs. The College was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for three consecutive years, rated No. 1 in the Midwest on the US News “Great Schools, Great Prices” best value list twice, and is cited as one of fifty national “All-American Colleges” by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Chartered in 1855 by abolitionists who were members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eureka provides a non-sectarian liberal arts education and was the first college in Illinois and the third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis—equality of educational opportunity continues to be a focus of the College. Alumni include forty-two college presidents, seven governors and members of Congress, and the 40th President of the United States. The town of Eureka offers the ambiance of a small town combined with easy access to the amenities of metropolitan are...as. Eureka’s mid-state region is Illinois’ largest business and commercial center outside Chicago. Nearby Peoria, Bloomington, and Normal, Illinois offer a wide range of cultural opportunities, with Chicago and St. Louis less than three hours away. Two private universities and a state university are within a 30 mile radius.

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