Defensive Player Development Coach

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Teaches and coaches current student-athletes in the sport of Football. Assists the Head Coach in the management of the overall program. Performs other duties as assigned.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Teaches and coaches current student-athletes in the sport of Football. Assists the Head Coach in the management of the overall program. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential - Teaching and Coaching: Coaches practice sessions, workouts, and games. Teaches student-athletes the fundamentals and strategies required to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics. Teaches student athletes the rules of competition.  Teaches student athletes to safely compete and ensures compliance with sports medicine policies.  Instructs student athletes regarding team concepts. Attends preparatory meetings and assists in designing and developing practice and game plans. Stays abreast of sport techniques, strategies, rules, and skills. Works directly with student-athletes.  Effectively communicates strategies, objectives, techniques, and concepts to team members. Performs other necessary instructional and coaching duties.

25% - Essential - Defensive Coordinator Assistance: Provides guidance and support to the Defensive Coordinator to make informed decisions for the betterment of the program. Analyzes game strategies. Maintains knowledge of game plan and goals. Responsible for Spring and Fall training camp installation plans. Completes necessary paperwork. Manages all stats, goals, and grad sheets used to evaluate game strategies. Charts all scrimmage and game calls to promote player development and to evaluate game strategies. Manages staff room and recruiting board.

20% - Essential - Player Development: Promotes effective instruction of defensive staff members. Manages daily edits and handouts for playbooks prepared to educate players as to game strategies and techniques. Manages all player handouts, installation, scouting reports, tips, and tests used to provide instructions to team members related to game strategies and techniques. Assists with monitoring class attendance by players and monitors social media activity of an assigned position group. Manages curfew check and bus roll call.

15% - Essential - Practice: Manages and creates all practice scripts used to instruct players as to game strategies and football techniques. Creates defensive practice scripts and correction packets in order to provide instruction to defensive team members regarding game strategies and football techniques.

10% - Essential - Recruiting: Assists with off- and on-campus recruiting visits including, Junior Day, All-in Cookout and Football Banquet. Assists with tours of campus for prospects. Assist Defensive coaches with organization of recruit video files. Supports recruiting staff. Demonstrates knowledge of the recruiting plan and strong interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience: Relevant experience in coaching or playing football

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience: Relevant experience in coaching or playing football at the collegiate level or higher

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Extends hands or arms in any direction
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold
Wet or humid
Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.