Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Line. Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status. Job Summary The Assistant Football Coach–Defensive Line Coach assists the Head Football Coach with football player coaching and recruitment and performs additional duties as directed by the Head Football Coach. This is a part-time position. MAJOR DUTIES Assist with the instruction and training of football student-athletes at Fort Valley State University.Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of football student-athletes.Support the achievement of annual recruitment and retention goals established by the Department of Athletics.Coordinate campus visits for prospective student-athletes and their families.Assist the Head Football Coach with recruitment reports.Assist with planning, organizing, and supervising daily practices and competitions.Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge Required By The Position Knowledge of defensive line principles, techniques, and coaching methods.Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex tasks and procedures.Strong organizational, supervisory, and communication skills.Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.Ability to work effectively with campus and external constituencies.Proficiency with computer systems, including social media platforms PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT Travel required during playing season and recruitment seasonEvenings, weekends during playing season and recruitment seasonWorking outdoors Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period of timeLift or carry up to 25 poundsMust be able to bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, lift overhead Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.Demonstrated coaching experience at the collegiate level.Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required. Preferred Qualifications Master's degreeExperience recruiting student athletes USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Job Posted by ApplicantPro