Assistant Football Coach (Temporary)

About the role

This is an entry-level temporary part-time position that is not eligible to accrue sick leave or vacation. Up to 20 hours per week; schedule varies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing and conducting practice sessions to prepare student-athletes for intercollegiate competition.
• Assist with coaching and instructing student-athletes to increase their knowledge and understanding of the sport, increase their skill level, and to educate them in the rules, strategies, techniques, and principles relevant to their particular sport.
• Assist with the education and enforcement of safety rules and regulations as well as the enforcement of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist with the coordination, setup, etc. of games and other special events.
• Offer game-day assistance, including working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Assist coaching staff and athletic administration with various other duties to support the operations of their teams and the athletic department.
• Provide quality customer service to alumni, fans, and constituents, and conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner at all times.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong desire to learn.
• Experience either playing or coaching.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Programs.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong initiative to solve problems.
• Communicate and interact effectively, respectfully and appropriately with diverse populations in the Department, the University, and the community.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, student-athletes, coaches and administrators.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high stress environment.
• Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of university, MIAA, and NCAA DII rules and regulations.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.