Job Summary

The Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach. This position must adhere to all safety standards, ensure the well-being of student athletes and support their academic success.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator will assume the following roles:

* Assist the head coach in administering a highly competitive Division I Football Program * Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport * Assist with instructing individuals or groups on sports rules, game strategies, and performance * Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes * Develop techniques for special teams * Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the SWAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity * Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, always present the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and AAU coaches, media and general public * Assist with scheduling community service events * Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach

Qualifications

Minimum:

* Bachelor's degree * Two to five years experience in coaching on the high school or intercollegiate level or as a graduate assistant * Effective written/oral communication * Ability to work effectively with all collegiate personnel, students, alumni and community * Sound judgement and maturity * Must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations

Preferred:

* Master's degree * Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

* Cover Letter * Resume * Transcript(s) * Curriculum Vitae if applicable