Assistant Coach - Football Def Line

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About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Defensive Line Coach plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of a Division II football program, assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of building a successful team. This includes developing a defensive system, recruiting defensive skill positions, and contributing to game plan preparation.

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Defensive Line Coach plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of a Division II football program, assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of building a successful team. This includes developing a defensive system, recruiting defensive skill positions, and contributing to game plan preparation.

The Assistant Coach will also support academic success, community engagement, and administrative functions, exercising independent judgment in areas such as recruiting, compliance, budget management, and practice planning. Additionally, this role is evaluated on its ability to provide student-athletes with a positive, meaningful, and educational experience through athletics.

Other program-related duties may be assigned by the Head Football Coach.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Coaching

Assist the Head Coach with daily practice planning, game decisions, and player feedback and evaluation.

Conduct video analysis and opponent scouting to enhance game preparation.

Mentor student-athletes in academic progress, course selection, campus involvement, and community engagement to support their overall college experience.

Recruiting

Recruit high-quality student-athletes through on-campus outreach and off-campus recruiting events.

Manage recruiting databases to track and evaluate prospects.

Assist with scheduling and coordinating campus visits for prospective student-athletes recruit visits.

Attend recruiting events and evaluate prospective student-athletes.

Administrative

Assist the Head Coach with coordinating and managing game day operations and administrative tasks.

Help plan and organize team travel and meals.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings as required.

Support institutional service initiatives as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Head Coach.

Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the football program and athletic department.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Minimum 3 years of experience in football coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or equivalent level.

Commitment to student-athlete welfare, academic success, and adherence to NCAA, SIAC, University System of Georgia and Albany State University policies and procedures.

Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at the collegiate level.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of sound offense, defense and special teams.

Knowledge and understanding of how to create a winning culture, habits, traits, teamwork.

Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) rules and regulations.

Skilled in public speaking.

Skilled in combining and creating multiple methods of learning to meet the needs of student athletes.

Skilled in recruitment techniques.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to develop plans to achieve a shared vision for success.

Ability to provide timely and accurate information as requested by stakeholders.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

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/sect....

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/sect....

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

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