Football Fellowship

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title

Football Fellowship

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

A Football Fellowship position provides support to the offensive, defensive, special team coaches to enhance the quality and efficiency of day to day operations. The duties of the position ranges from film breakdown, to athletic evaluation, to play book production, to scouting reports on potential student-athletes, to any other task the coaches and staff might require.

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title

Football Fellowship

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

A Football Fellowship position provides support to the offensive, defensive, special team coaches to enhance the quality and efficiency of day to day operations. The duties of the position ranges from film breakdown, to athletic evaluation, to play book production, to scouting reports on potential student-athletes, to any other task the coaches and staff might require.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, breakdown, and analysis of video from practices, games and opponents games for review by the head coach, coordinators, assistant coaches and student-athletes. 

• Support in the study of each opponent's game plan and schemes.

• Work with staff to analyze data and chart tendencies to facilitate the planning and execution of practice and game preparation.

• Aid in identifying pre-game and post-game opponent's personnel assignments

• Help with game day call sheet with the Special Teams Coordinators. Support the Defensive and Offensive staffs.

• Collaborate with the coaching staff to watch scouting film, research and prepare scouting reports, and identify potential student-athletes.

• Learn to recommend game strategies and position details during planning/preparation and execution of practice sessions and competitive play.

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an appropriate area of specialization

• One year of coaching experience at the high school level or above. 

• Successful experience as a graduate student or intern is acceptable for up to one year of the required experience. Related coaching experience at the professional level can be substituted for the degree requirements.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$7.25 - $18.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.   

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