FT -Assistant Football Running Backs/ Video Coordinator Coach

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Job Details

Description

Reporting to the Head Coach, The Running Backs Coach provides assistance to the Head Coach in order to run
a successful athletics program. The Running Backs Coach mentors student athletes to help them reach their full
potential on and off the field; helps build a program that the University, students, alumni, and community can be
proud of. This position will assist in the recruiting of potential student athletes and provide complementary
management of the program including practice, competitions, travel, purchasing and other duties as assigned.
The Running Backs Coach will adhere to institutional, conference, and all other required regulations and policies.
The Running Backs Coach assists all aspects of recruiting potential student athletes in order to maintain a team
that will compete. The Running Backs Coach maintains knowledge of all institutional and Conference rules and
regulations for recruiting. The Running Backs Coach assists in the overall management of the programs as
directed by the head coach (travel, practice, competition, etc.) but will have specific responsibilities in athletics
also as directed by the Head Coach.

Essential Job Functions:
 Recruits student-athletes and complete necessary compliance paperwork with regard to recruiting.

Job Details

Description

Reporting to the Head Coach, The Running Backs Coach provides assistance to the Head Coach in order to run
a successful athletics program. The Running Backs Coach mentors student athletes to help them reach their full
potential on and off the field; helps build a program that the University, students, alumni, and community can be
proud of. This position will assist in the recruiting of potential student athletes and provide complementary
management of the program including practice, competitions, travel, purchasing and other duties as assigned.
The Running Backs Coach will adhere to institutional, conference, and all other required regulations and policies.
The Running Backs Coach assists all aspects of recruiting potential student athletes in order to maintain a team
that will compete. The Running Backs Coach maintains knowledge of all institutional and Conference rules and
regulations for recruiting. The Running Backs Coach assists in the overall management of the programs as
directed by the head coach (travel, practice, competition, etc.) but will have specific responsibilities in athletics
also as directed by the Head Coach.

Essential Job Functions:
 Recruits student-athletes and complete necessary compliance paperwork with regard to recruiting.
 Assists in academic counseling sessions with players.
 Assists with practice planning with other members of coaching staff.
 Assist the head coach in development of the running back position segment of the team, which includes
but not limited to: organization of practice and games, scheduling, budget management supervision of
academic progress, public relations, and compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules.
 Maintains current sport-specific technical and coaching knowledge, develops existing members of the
program, assists in the organization of practice plans and competition, communicates and demonstrates
specific required skills.
 Adheres to all institutional, Conference and all other rules, regulations and policies.
 Assists in the oversight of volunteer coaches and student works to ensure that all team oriented duties
are completed in a timely manner.
 Acts as a liaison to help coordinate community service involvement.
 Assists Head coach in all academic matters pertaining to the team, including instructing/teaching student
athletes in the fundamentals of the sport.
 Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
 Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning with prior participation
experience in collegiate athletics; Master’s degree preferred.
 2-5 years coaching experience at the college level is preferred or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
 Demonstrated ability to coach, teach and mentor student athletes required.
 Must have valid driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record.
 Must be responsive, quick-thinking, and possess an innate ability to anticipate and respond to issues.
 Establish priorities, and work in an organized manner with emphasis on detail and accuracy.
 Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet competing deadlines.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision,
commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written
presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization,
decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
The work environment is an athletic and office setting which requires the ability to travel much of the time, work
long hours including evenings and weekends, be physically active, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and have the
ability to demonstrate specific skills.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Leader

Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

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Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Education

Experience

Required

2-5 years:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning with prior participation experience in collegiate athletics; Master’s degree preferred. • 2-5 years coaching experience at the college level is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

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