Assistant Football Coach

Job Summary

The Assistant Football Coach will assist the Head Football Coach with all duties related to operating the football program, including but not limited to recruiting student-athletes, planning, and executing practice sessions, game preparation, game-day coaching, academic monitoring, and managing game day responsibilities. As a member of the athletics department this person will have additional responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Coach and other staff to support offensive game planning.
• Recruit high caliber student-athletes compatible with Lawrence University’s mission and the specific goals of the football program.
• Aid in advising student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, MWC, and football specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
• Coordinate the review of practice and game video for the team.
• Manage strength and conditioning program for the team.
• Maintain oversight of student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
• Meet regularly with the student-athletes about academics and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
• Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Coordinate specific activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
• Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.

Minimum Requirements

• Successful coaching experience.
• Experience recruiting at the college level.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Strength and Conditioning Certification.
• First aid and AED certification needed prior to conducting athletics related activities.
• Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks.