Description

Position Overview:

This position is classified as a 10-month full-time at-will employment appointment with administrative (30%) and coaching (teaching) (70%) responsibilities. This position is eligible to accrue sick leave at a rate of 10 hours each month but will not accrue vacation leave. The coach will provide daily instruction to student-athletes to increase their knowledge and understanding of the sport. Provide strategic direction, leadership, and motivation to prepare student-athletes for intercollegiate competition. Plan, organize and conduct practice sessions. Educate and enforce safety rules and regulations. Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance. Educate individuals or groups in rules, strategies, techniques, and principles relevant to their particular sport. Evaluate athletes' skill level and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics. Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport. Ensure compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations for their respective sport program.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

Gives routine assessment and feedback to student-athletes regarding their performance. Will implement phases of offensive game plan with specific regard to the tight ends position. Must have the ability to organize and lead others within the scope of a football program. Assists with recruiting academically successful and highly skilled student athletes. Assists the Head Coach as Assistant Coach in overseeing drills and running team practices. Assists with the in-season and out-of-season player development. Performs film exchange and breakdown. Assists in fundraising efforts. Monitors the academic progress of student/athletes. Works closely with NCAA Athletic Compliance staff to ensure adherence to all applicable NCAA, Conference and University regulations. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and adheres to applicable NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations. Upon notification of any NCAA violation, reports the violation to the NCAA Compliance Office. Also has a responsibility to follow applicable procedures and cooperate fully with any and all investigations of potential violations of NCAA, Conference, University or departmental rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) required. Experience must provide knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts of collegiate sports programs. Requires the application of expertise in the sport to achieve results.

Post-hire: Must pass NCAA certification recruiting test within 30 days of beginning employment date.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching, instructing, and coaching, preferably at the collegiate level. Master’s degree and 2 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of and willingness to adhere to all NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations as they relate to compliance. Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics. Demonstrated coaching skills. Ability to coach on a competitive level. Ability to recruit, retain, and motivate student athletes. Ability to assess athletic talent. Ability to compile and analyze statistics, and other sports information Demonstrated competency in the areas of skills instruction, academic priorities. Ability to lead and to motivate others. Ability to serve as a positive role model. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal/human relations skills. Organizational/planning skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to function in a multi-dimensional organization and talent assessment. Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training. Must meet physical demands of the position which include extensive football activities and working in a noisy environment. Ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis.

Will this employee supervise others?

No, this employee will NOT supervise other employees.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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