FT - Asst. Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

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Job Details

Description

Reporting to the Head Coach, The Assistant Coach provides assistance to the Head Coach in order to run a
successful athletics program. The Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs 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 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs will adhere to institutional, conference, and all other
required regulations and policies. The Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach assists all aspects of
recruiting potential student athletes in order to maintain a team that will compete. The Defensive
Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach maintains knowledge of all institutional and Conference rules and regulations
for recruiting. Defensive Coordinator/Defensive 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 :

Job Details

Description

Reporting to the Head Coach, The Assistant Coach provides assistance to the Head Coach in order to run a
successful athletics program. The Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs 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 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs will adhere to institutional, conference, and all other
required regulations and policies. The Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach assists all aspects of
recruiting potential student athletes in order to maintain a team that will compete. The Defensive
Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach maintains knowledge of all institutional and Conference rules and regulations
for recruiting. Defensive Coordinator/Defensive 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 :

• Travels to meet and observe potential student athletes, evaluates potential student athletes,
  communicates with potential student athletes, coaches, parents, and guardians to promote Shaw
  University and the athletics program, writes letters, makes phone calls, and maintains general
  correspondence with potential student athletes to build reports and promote general interest in the
  program.
• Under the direction of the Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator, assist Football Coaching Staff
  with opponent film breakdown, scouting reports and in-game charting of opponents.
• Assist football staff with the execution of official and unofficial recruiting visits.
• Assist football staff with general recruiting needs, such as database management and correspondence.
• 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 workers 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 and Assistant 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None
 

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.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations
None

Other Competencies

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.  Excellent organizational skills.  Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must have valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check. 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

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Athletic Training or related field.

Experience

Preferred

2-5 years:

2-5 years coaching experience at the college level

Licenses & Certifications

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