Assistant Football Coach (Defensive, Linebackers Coach)

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach (Defensive, Linebackers Coach)

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach (Defensive, Linebackers Coach)

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

General Summary

Responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach.  Assist with scouting and recruitment of student-athletes.  Monitors conditioning and training, as well as academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes.  Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opposing teams; assists with game planning and strategy.  Responsible for directing practices for defensive linebackers.  This includes planning, scripting, and organizing defensive aspects of practice for players and coaches.  Install a weekly game plan for success.  Participates in public relations activities and fund raising, assists with special projects as assigned by Head Coach.  Reports to Head Coach.

Responsibilities:

• Coaching games and practices to include:  team instruction and game planning during the championship segment, individual skill instruction during the non-championship segment, youth instruction in summer camps and clinics, practice preparation, scouting, and film review. 
• Responsible for directing practices for the defensive linebackers. 
• This includes planning, scripting, and organizing defensive aspects of practice for players and coaches. 
• Install a weekly game plan for success.
• Skill evaluation and recruitment of college-bound student-athletes
• Monitoring and ensuring the academic progress and ongoing eligibility of currently enrolled student-athletes
• General administrative tasks and public relations activities as assigned by the head coach
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience coaching in field and experience as a Defensive football coach.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and qualify to operate a vehicle within West Texas A&M University system.
• Ability to pass NCAA Recruiting Test (DII) annually.

Preferred Qualifications** :**

• Master’s Degree
• Prior Defensive Linebacker coaching experience at the collegiate level. 
• Experienced Academic performance.
• AFCA membership
• Proven ability in college recruiting, particularly in the State of Texas.
• Commitment to academic success. 
• Leadership & motivational skills. 
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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