Position Details

Position Information Position Assistant Football Coach Full Time / Part Time Full Time Job Type Regular Position Summary Assist the Head Football Coach in preparing and conducting individual team practices, training, competition game planning, and recruiting.

This incumbent will also assist in academic monitoring for the program. Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare and conduct individual team practices, training and competition.
• Recruit high quality student athletes to participate in athletics for NMHU
• Develop high expectations for student athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as in the playing venue
• Develop performance standards for student athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition
• Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress
• Effectively deliver instruction and motivation
• Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events
• Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards
• Supervise student athletes during road trips
• Schedule non-conference athletic contests
• Provide positive participation in events that will benefit the athletic experience for student athletes
• Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general
• Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and NMHU policies, rules and regulations

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education : Bachelor’s Degree in any field;
• Experience : None

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred : Collegiate playing experience if the candidate does not have full time coaching employment experience

Special Conditions for Eligibility Must successfully complete the NCAA Coaches Curriculum within the first two (2) weeks of employment

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and odd hours as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules.
• Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules.
• Knowledge of travel / lodging planning and scheduling.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Bending Frequently
• Squatting Frequently
• Climbing Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Lifting up to 50 pounds Frequently
• Lifting greater than 50 pounds Frequently

Working Environment Work is performed in an indoor / outdoor setting. Pay Rate Commensurate with experience Work Location / Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus EEO Statement New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

Last updated : 2024-05-22