Asst Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator will assist in all aspects of developing the football program and promoting sports at Dodge City Community College.

 Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.
• Responsible for development, implementation, and execution of defensive game planning.
• Assist the Head Football Coach with the recruitment of all football student-athletes; this will include phone recruitment, social media correspondence, traveling both in-state and out of state, coordinating campus visits, etc. 
• Responsible to oversee defensive staff, schedule and lead defensive meetings, and recruitment and retention of defensive player personnel.
• Assist with practices, game planning, and weight lifting/conditioning; this will include scouting opponents, assistance in practice scheduling, game film breakdown, assist the head coach with teaching skills and strategy of the game, running practices in the absence of a head coach, set up and tear down of equipment, assist the head coach with the weight lifting program and assist in coaching strength training programs as designated by the Head Coach.
• Assist with administrative duties; this will include budgeting, purchasing, travel planning, special event planning, maintaining inventory, and providing assistance to the head coach for fundraising. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Previous coaching experience required. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to monitor academic progress of student athletes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Knowledge of NJCAA and KJCCC rules and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Student employees
• Defensive coaching staff

Physical Requirements:  With or without assistance

• Ability to bend, stoop, jump, kneel stand, walk and be on your feet for 3 hours a day to demonstrate sport.
• Operate a motor vehicle and be able to drive to games and back.
• Ability to carry equipment needed to and from practice and games.
• Ability to ambulate and navigate stairs and ramps throughout the campus complex.

Building Assignment

• Physical Education

Salary : $55,000