What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach – Football (INTERN) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Occupational Summary
This is a residential position. The coach is required to live in college‑provided on‑campus housing, and the role includes a paid meal plan.
This position includes unpaid time off during designated periods in July and December.
Beloit College seeks to create learning environments-both in and out of the classroom-where students are encouraged to achieve their full intellectual, personal, social, emotional, and athletic potential. In alignment with the College's mission to help students "lead fulfilling lives marked by high achievement," the Department of Athletics & Recreation is dedicated to providing athletic experiences defined by excellence.
Through varsity athletics, intramurals, club sports, and recreational activities, Beloit College's Department of Athletics & Recreation offers a wide range of athletic opportunities to the College's approximately 1,200 students, about 25% of whom are varsity student‑athletes.
Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to outline the general nature and level of work required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional job‑related tasks as necessary.
This is a residential position. The coach is required to live in college‑provided on‑campus housing, and the role includes a paid meal plan.
This position includes unpaid time off during designated periods in July and December.
Beloit College seeks to create learning environments-both in and out of the classroom-where students are encouraged to achieve their full intellectual, personal, social, emotional, and athletic potential. In alignment with the College's mission to help students "lead fulfilling lives marked by high achievement," the Department of Athletics & Recreation is dedicated to providing athletic experiences defined by excellence.
Through varsity athletics, intramurals, club sports, and recreational activities, Beloit College's Department of Athletics & Recreation offers a wide range of athletic opportunities to the College's approximately 1,200 students, about 25% of whom are varsity student‑athletes.
Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist with the organization, administration, and implementation of the football program as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.
- Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practices, training sessions, and competitions; communicate schedules to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
- Direct specific aspects of the football program-such as offense, defense, or position groups-and establish standards for conduct, attendance, and practice procedures.
- Recruit student‑athletes in accordance with NCAA and Midwest Conference (MWC) rules and regulations through scouting, events, and outreach.
- Represent the football program to prospective students and families, campus partners, the general public, and external organizations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn and adhere to, NCAA Division III and MWC rules and regulations.
- Ability to effectively recruit qualified student‑athletes within established guidelines.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with football staff, student‑athletes, campus partners, and community members.
- Strong program planning and implementation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize work efficiently, and prioritize responsibilities.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of functions and work evenings and weekends.
- Some travel required.
- Other coaching, teaching, or administrative duties as assigned.
- Adherence to all MWC and NCAA rules is required.
- This position requires on‑campus residency in college‑provided housing; a paid meal plan is included.
The intent of this job description is to outline the general nature and level of work required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional job‑related tasks as necessary.