Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Division

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Division

Athletics

Department

Football

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$77,000-$97,000

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of

NCAA

collegiate football coaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting highly competitive

NCAA

Division I student-athletes.

Experience with in-game play calling.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Certifications

A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Offer Determination

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Benefits

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page .

Department Statement

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities

Responsible for the effective coordination, management, and game-planning for the assigned program area for the football program. This includes the execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within the assigned area of the football program and/or position group. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

adhere to Head Coach’s philosophy;

athletic instruction/coaching and competition preparation/scouting;

student-athlete development and general welfare; and

program operations and administration as designated by the head coach.

Responsible for contributing to overall team recruitment strategy, including but not limited to:

exercising independent judgment regarding the recruitment of prospective student-athletes;

attracting and evaluating prospective student-athletes;

effective planning of travel schedules, planning and coordination of official visits; and

developing and maintaining relationships with prospective student-athletes and other recruiting constituents.

Responsible for support and management of student-athletes to include sustained performance in the following areas:

monitoring student-athlete academic progress and persistence to graduation;

support of student-athlete welfare and development, including connection to department and campus resources;

encouraging student-athlete participation in department, campus, and community initiatives; and

role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Independent and unchallengeable decision-making regarding all student-athlete participation in assigned sport activities when the head coach is not present. Accountable for student-athlete welfare while coaching.

Other responsibilities include:

maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;

maintaining a budget and exercising independent discretion budgetary decisions;

effective hiring, oversight and management of student managers and/or assigned part-time casual wage staff; and

other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA

athletic conference

athletic department

university policies

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (

CSA

), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Technical Competencies

| Name | Recruiting | | Description |
Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate best-fit prospective student-athletes.
Demonstrated ability to attract desired student-athletes to the University.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with prospective student-athletes and key influencers. |

| Name | Student athlete development, management and coaching | | Description |
Demonstrated ability of consistently improving individual student-athlete performance. Demonstrated expertise within a specific sport sufficient to adhere to head coach’s strategy. Demonstrated ability to execute strategy, including pre-game preparation, instruction and game management. |

| Name | Compliance | | Description |
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to comply with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations. |

| Name | Stakeholder Relations | | Description |
Demonstrated ability to work constructively with a diverse population of internal and external stakeholders and contribute to an environment of inclusivity. |

| Name | Description | | Description |
Ability to adhere to budget. |

Behavioral Competencies

| Name | Personal Accountability for Results | | Description |
Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback. |

| Name | Effective Communication | | Description |
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information. |

| Name | Problem Solving and Decision Making | | Description |
Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions. |

| Name | Change Management | | Description |
Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate. |

| Name | Leadership and Teamwork | | Description |
Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members. |

| Name | Creativity and Innovation | | Description |
Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives. |

| Name | Diversity and Inclusion | | Description |
Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community. |

| Name | Sustainability | | Description |
Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices. |

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2025S005Posting | | Temporary | No | | Work Schedule | | | Job Open Date | 01/06/2025 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | EEO Statement |
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders. | | Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about.... Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. |