Assistant Football Coach

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach supports the management and administration of the Simpson University football program. The Assistant Coach is expected to demonstrate leadership and conduct aligned with the mission and values of Simpson University and its Athletic Department. Key responsibilities include recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes and effectively teaching, leading, and inspiring them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• 1–3 years of successful collegiate coaching and recruiting experience
• Strong Christian role model with ability to mentor and support students’ spiritual development
• Ability to integrate faith into teaching, coaching, and team culture
• Proven ability to develop and execute an effective recruiting and retention strategy aligned with Simpson University’s mission
• Clear plan for academic accountability and student-athlete success
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and ability to build a competitive program
• Ability to plan, teach, organize, and run efficient practices
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in technology, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented
  
  

General Expectations

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
• Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the department supervisor
  
  

Essential Functions

• Responsible for recruiting, including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players, maintaining an accurate database for identification of potential successful student-athletes.
• Responsible for coaching a position group.
• Prepare plans for personalized instruction of student-athletes to be taught by the assistant coach during in-season and off-season. Instructional plans encompass in-season, off-season, and summer activities for student-athlete(s). Areas include technical aspects of sport, film study, sport research, and total athlete development.
• Be knowledgeable and tutor student-athletes in national, conference, and institutional rules and regulations to ensure compliance with Simpson University and the NAIA.
• Assist in the implementation of the academic program including tutoring and monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate university resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach or Athletic Director.
  
  

Physical Requirements: -

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach

Typical Working Conditions

(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

Outdoors hot, cold and rainy environment while performing duties. Indoor office or gym.

Equipment Used

(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener. Practice field equipment.

Essential Physical Tasks

(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)

Being outdoors during practices, games, event for long periods of time. Standing for long periods of time. Lifting, moving practice equipment

Analysis Of Physical Demands To Perform Essential Functions

Key (Based on typical week):

N=Never

R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)

O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)

C=Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lifting/Carrying

Twisting/Turning

Under 10 lbs

X

Reach over shoulder

X

11-20 lbs

X

Reach over head

X

21-50 lbs

X

Reach outward

X

51-100 lbs

X

Climb

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Crawl

X

Kneel

X

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

X

Under 10 lbs

X

Sit

X

11-20 lbs

X

Walk-Normal Surfaces

X

21-50 lbs

X

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

X

51-100 lbs

X

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Stand

X

Bend

X

Driving

Automatic Trans

X

Standard Trans

X

Other

Keyboard/Ten Key

X

Fingering (fine dexterity)

X

Handling (grasping, holding)

X

Repetitive Motion – Hands

X

Repetitive Motion - Feet

X

Salary: $70,304.00