Assistant Football Coach

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Posting Number:

20254383S

Position Title:

Assistant Football Coach

Position Type:

Staff

Posting Details

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Posting Number:

20254383S

Position Title:

Assistant Football Coach

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

738-Football

Position Summary:

The Assistant Football Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the management and administration of the football program, including the skill development of student-athletes at practices and individual training sessions, with an emphasis on linebackers. Assist in designing and directing the practice and game plans for the football program. Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and represent Villanova University in a first class manner.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student-Athlete Development – Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition.

• Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices.
• Conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development.
• Develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.
• Assist in the preparation of team for games by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices.

Program Administrative and Fiscal Management – Assist in directing and planning an organized, competitive and fiscally sound program. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting in travel coordination, assisting in ordering equipment, and assisting
in the completion of expense reports.

NCAA Compliance – Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations

Recruiting – Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the football program.

Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development:

• Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards.
• Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines.
• Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Minimum Work Experience

• 5 years experience in a collegiate football program, preferably at Division I level. Division 1 and professional playing experience may be considered in lieu of coaching experience.

Work Skills

• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes.
• Proficiency with personal computer software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations a plus.
• Should have knowledge and familiarity with video editing equipment.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Some lifting, carrying of football equipment to practice field.
• Some travel.
• Significant evening and weekend hours.

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

06/03/2025

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

06/10/2025

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band:

13

Job Classification:

exempt

References Needed

References Needed

| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Needed | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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