Assistant Football Coach

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists in recruiting and retaining top prospective student athletes who are fully engaged in the mission of Union College.
• Collaborates with the head coach and admissions department to arrange on-campus visits for all prospective student-athletes and their families.
• Ensures compliance with all recruitment policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses excellent leadership.
• PARTNERS WITH THE ATHLETICS TRAINER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL PARTICIPANTS.
• AnALYZES PRACTICE AND GAME FILM USING HUDL FOCUS SOFTWARE.
• WORKS PROACTIVELY WITH CAMPUS STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF STUDENT-ATHLETES.
• MENTORS STUDENT-ATHLETES.
• SUPPORTS ASPECTS DESIGNATED BY THE HEAD COACH OF THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM ADHERING TO NCAA, LEAGUE, AND DEPARTMENT COMPLIANCE.
• PITCHES IN TO ASSIST COLLEAGUES AS NEEDED.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Must possess or obtain a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of federal, state, local, and NCAA, rules, policies and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including attention to detail.
• Effective computer skills for recruiting and game analysis software.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.
• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Defensive coaching experience of the DB, LB, or Safety positions and/or playing experience at the college level preferred.

Compensation

The expected hourly rate for this position is $16.50. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.