Job Summary:

To assist the Head Football Coach as the Defensive Coordinator in overseeing and developing an intercollegiate athletic program. Implements and demonstrates a competitive skill and spirit. Represents Hanover College within the membership of a conference and the governing body of the NCAA.

Essential Functions:

Assists the Head Coach in coordinating and processes all aspects of:

• On and off campus student-athlete recruitment
• Scheduling of season contests and practice times
• Preparation and scouting of opponents

Provides customer services to:

• Student-athletes
• Faculty and administration
• Parents
• Fans and community
• Media

Assists Head Coach with responsibility for:

• Functioning within a set budget
• Game and practice preparation
• Team travel arrangements
• Purchasing and maintaining safe and adequate equipment
• Attending conference coaches' meetings
• Initiating conditioning programs
• Knowing and abiding by conference guidelines and NCAA rules and regulations

Assists Head Coach in overseeing:

• The preparation of a detailed, itemized, sport program budget
• The academic performance of the team

Assists Head Coach in initiating changes:

• That will improve the quality of the program and the experience of the student-athlete

Other Responsibilities:

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required

Previous successful college/high school coaching/teaching experience

Candidates must have the ability to coach, teach, and recruit within the philosophy of Division III athletics and a highly selective liberal arts institution. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the game and dedication to the development of the total student-athlete.