Assistant Football Coach

Job Description:

Position Summary

Under limited supervision and direction, the Assistant Football Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Football Program for the College. Using independent judgment and discretion, the Assistant Coach has responsibility in such critical areas as instructing student athletes, recruitment, supporting student athlete academic progress, budget management, scheduling, managing travel, compliance with NCAA and NESCAC rules and regulations and internal policies and procedures, and ensuring that the overall integrity and image of the program meets the College’s high level of excellence. Assistant Coaches will be responsible for teaching a minimum number of Physical Education classes, a mandatory requirement of the undergraduate Hamilton curriculum. Assistant Coaches will also be required to perform other reasonable job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in performing all of the functions necessary to manage and direct the program. These functions include, but are not limited to:
• Be accessible to and approachable by our students, communicating effectively with our students, recruiting (identifying, cultivating and yielding) prospective student-athletes

• Teach the fundamentals of the sport during meetings, practices and games
• Devise and implement athletic strategies for the team
• Cultivate and support the academic development of student-athletes by monitoring the academic progress and status of team members and implementing action plans when appropriate
• Identify, evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes
• Assist with administration of Program’s budget through monitoring expenditures for purchase of equipment and supplies
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine regarding injury prevention strategies and student-athlete rehabilitation techniques
• Ensure the safety of all student-athletes by scheduling practice sessions in compliance with applicable rules and regulations, overseeing selection and fitting of team equipment and making recommendations for improvements to equipment and supplies
• Plan and organize team travel including coordinating appropriate budget with Athletic Business Office for travel and related expenses
• Manage alumni relations and coordinate correspondence with alumni, boosters, and parents
• Promote the Athletics Department and Program through community events, public speaking, fundraising and marketing
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the Athletics Department, Program and College
• Ensure adherence to all NCAA, NESCAC (or other conference) and College rules by athletes, supporting staff and others and reporting of any potential issues to Head Coach and/or Athletic Director
• Teach in the Physical Education program. Every student must successfully complete three fitness activity classes, a fitness assessment and a swim test as part of their requirements.
• Assist the department with administrative tasks as needed and assigned by the Athletic Director and or any member of the department’s administrative team.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an appropriate area of specialization
• Experience coaching and/or playing at the intercollegiate level is required
• Valid, active driver’s license required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and the ability to teach and coach the sport
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills used to collaborate with athletes, trainers and other coaches
• Knowledge and continued compliance of NCAA and NESCAC rules, education and training

Compensation Range:

$62,354 per year

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