Offensive Assistant Football Coach

Position Title:

Offensive Assistant Football Coach

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

51600 - Gen Athletics

Advertised Salary:

$40,000 - $55,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits:

Position Title:

Offensive Assistant Football Coach

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

51600 - Gen Athletics

Advertised Salary:

$40,000 - $55,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation. etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA:

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:

Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time

Union Group:

N/A

Term of Position:

12 Month

At Will/Just Cause:

At Will

Summary of Position:

The Offensive Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in recruiting, training, and coaching members of the football team. The Offensive Assistant Football Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by the NCAA at the Division II level.

Position Type:

Staff

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree.

Required Work Experience:

One year of collegiate football coaching experience. A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and a working knowledge of NCAA rules is required.

Previous experience coaching or playing in the GLIAC.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

Office Environment

Bending

Carrying

Inclement Weather

Moving

Reaching

Sitting

Twisting

Balancing

Climbing

Driving

Lifting

Pulling/Pushing

Repetitive movement

Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Would prefer a candidate to have playing or athletics related work experience here at Ferris.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintains knowledge and rules of the NCAA in all aspects as it relates to this position.

Recruits student-athletes and complete necessary compliance paperwork with regard to recruiting.

Assists in study hall or academic counseling sessions.

Maintain knowledge of coaching strategies.

Assist with pre/post workouts.

Provides academic/personal counseling of position players.

Compiles and reviews accountability sheets and visit with players on a weekly and monthly basis as needed.

Assists in preparation of game plan.

Assists with practice planning with other members of coaching staff.

Utilizes summer camp exposure as positive public relations work for the institution.

Knowledge of fundamentals and techniques of Football.

Reports directly to the Head Football Coach.

Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.

Liaison to the Ferris State University Office of Housing and Residence Life

Coordinator of off campus housing for football student athletes

Football Liaison to Ferris State University Dining Hall Services

• Football Camp

• Friday Team Meals

• Recruiting visits

Football Liaison to Ferris State University Catering Services

• National Championship ring ceremony banquet

• Football Coaches Clinic

Football Team purchasing agent for Pepsi Company

Football Coaches retreat Coordinator

Football Team Fall Picnic Coordinator

Coordinate Onboardings of all incoming freshmen and transfers

• Medical forms

• Athletic Form

• Housing

• Freshmen roommate pairing

• Football Orientation

• Report Day check-in

Football Countable Athletic Relatable Activity Administrator

Football Team Championship Ring order Coordinator

Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.

Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Football program liaison with Facilities Management.

Performs public relations work.

Performs fundraising activities.

Maintain recruiting expenses and enter in Concur.

Other job related duties as assigned by the head coach.

Represent Ferris State University and the Football program in a professional manner.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:

May 5, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?:

Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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