Assistant Football Coach/Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator

Department Information

The University mission is to establish CSU Pueblo as the people’s university of the southwest United States by 2028. Our success will be measured by the resilience, agility and problem-solving abilities of our diverse population, and the ways in which our graduates are able to navigate work in a rapidly changing world.

The Department of Athletics will support the university mission by developing and maintaining a top-quality Division II intercollegiate athletics program that is committed to providing a positive and fulfilling academic and athletic experience for all student-athletes. As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and the NCAA Division II, CSU Pueblo Athletics plays a supporting role in the higher education mission while enhancing a sense of community, strengthening our identity and playing a prominent role in enrollment management for the University. CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world.

Description of Job

This full-time, year-round position provides an assistant football coach/linebackers/recruiting coordinator for the football program in Athletics. This position provides support in the overall organization and management of the football program while reporting to the defensive coordinator and head football coach. In accordance with the vision of the defensive coordinator and head coach, the position is responsible for serving as the linebackers coach; specifically coaching this position; assisting in the development of practice and game plans, and training sessions; scouting opponents and creating a sound defensive strategy; monitoring player academics and providing mentoring to student-athletes; monitoring NCAA compliance; promoting the CSU Pueblo football program; developing camps, clinics and fund-raising opportunities for football; and serving as an influential and effective leader, collaborator, and team player for the department. The position fulfills other duties as assigned by the defensive coordinator and head football coach. This individual also serves as the recruiting coordinator under the direction of the head coach. Providing sound administrative oversight of all recruiting efforts in football while working collaboratively with Admissions and Financial Aid is expected.

Primary Duties

Serve as the linebackers coach in collaboration with the vision of the defensive coordinator and head coach. - Coach student-athletes, including all team practices and scheduled games/competitions; assist in the development of game preparation and strategy; - Condition and train student-athletes (including skill demonstration) in order to develop skill, character, and teamwork in football. - Ensure that all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress. - Follow University procurement and travel policies. - Work in collaboration with fellow coaches and staff under the direction of the defensive coordinator and head football coach.

Department Information

The University mission is to establish CSU Pueblo as the people’s university of the southwest United States by 2028. Our success will be measured by the resilience, agility and problem-solving abilities of our diverse population, and the ways in which our graduates are able to navigate work in a rapidly changing world.

The Department of Athletics will support the university mission by developing and maintaining a top-quality Division II intercollegiate athletics program that is committed to providing a positive and fulfilling academic and athletic experience for all student-athletes. As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and the NCAA Division II, CSU Pueblo Athletics plays a supporting role in the higher education mission while enhancing a sense of community, strengthening our identity and playing a prominent role in enrollment management for the University. CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world.

Description of Job

This full-time, year-round position provides an assistant football coach/linebackers/recruiting coordinator for the football program in Athletics. This position provides support in the overall organization and management of the football program while reporting to the defensive coordinator and head football coach. In accordance with the vision of the defensive coordinator and head coach, the position is responsible for serving as the linebackers coach; specifically coaching this position; assisting in the development of practice and game plans, and training sessions; scouting opponents and creating a sound defensive strategy; monitoring player academics and providing mentoring to student-athletes; monitoring NCAA compliance; promoting the CSU Pueblo football program; developing camps, clinics and fund-raising opportunities for football; and serving as an influential and effective leader, collaborator, and team player for the department. The position fulfills other duties as assigned by the defensive coordinator and head football coach. This individual also serves as the recruiting coordinator under the direction of the head coach. Providing sound administrative oversight of all recruiting efforts in football while working collaboratively with Admissions and Financial Aid is expected.

Primary Duties

Serve as the linebackers coach in collaboration with the vision of the defensive coordinator and head coach. - Coach student-athletes, including all team practices and scheduled games/competitions; assist in the development of game preparation and strategy; - Condition and train student-athletes (including skill demonstration) in order to develop skill, character, and teamwork in football. - Ensure that all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress. - Follow University procurement and travel policies. - Work in collaboration with fellow coaches and staff under the direction of the defensive coordinator and head football coach.

Serve as Recruiting Coordinator and provide administrative oversight of all football program student athlete recruiting under the direction of the head coach. Recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes.

Monitor player academics, encourage academic excellence including student-athlete health, wellness and overall welfare.

Assist in the organization of camps and clinics; fund-raising opportunities; serve on committees that promote the success of the program and athletics; establish and maintain community relations and engagement that enhances the success of the program.

Ancillary Duties
Other duties as assigned by the Defensive Coordinator, Head Coach and/or Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships.

Salary Range
$43,000- $53,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year institution
• Willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill job duties
• Physical ability to fulfill duties of the position, including skill demonstration
• At least one year of successful coaching in football at high school or higher level; this experience can include intern or graduate assistant work
• Experience with, or commitment to, working in a diverse work environment
• Experience in positions or activities that required skills in cooperation, organization, communication and problem solving
• Experience in a position or activity that required knowledge of NCAA and/or RMAC rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution
• Strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach and counsel student-athletes to achieve their highest potential
• Previous experience at the collegiate level in football
• Previous experience recruiting NCAA qualified student-athletes
  

Supplemental Information

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

1. a letter of intent detailing extent to which you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position (cover letter)
2. a current resume or CV
3. an official or unofficial transcript showing degree conferred
4. current contact information for three professional references either as an attachment or within the on-line application; personal references will not count towards this requirement

Applications submitted without the required attachments above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. This position posting will accept applications until 5pm Monday, January 20th, 2025; all applications received by that date and time will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU-Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students. The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect. The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society - local and global - and builds our sense of citizenship.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU-Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including: - Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Flexible Benefit Plan - Basic Term Life Insurance - Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance - Long-Term Disability Insurance - Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - Travel Accident Insurance - Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Wellness Incentive Program - Annual & Sick Leave - Retirement Plans - Employee and dependent tuition discounts - State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: _The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Human Resources at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu._

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.