Assistant Football Coach

Southwestern University • Georgetown, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Football Coach at Southwestern University plays a crucial role in supporting the Head Coach in developing and executing team strategies, conducting practice sessions, and fostering the growth of student-athletes both on and off the field. This full-time position involves responsibilities such as game preparation, player development, recruitment, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations and university policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Proven experience in coaching and ability to demonstrate proper techniques unique to the sport.
• Possess current CPR/AED/ First Aid certification or willingness to become certified within three months of hire.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and respect for cultural differences and diversity within a university setting.

Nice To Haves

• Collegiate or professional playing experience in the sport.
• Experience in recruiting college-level varsity athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provides skill instruction and conditioning work consistent with a high-performing NCAA Division III varsity athletic program.
• Recruits and retains highly talented athletes who also have the academic acumen to thrive at SU.
• Participates in fundraising activities to support program objectives.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA policies, procedures, and bylaws.
• Provides mentorship to students by modeling professionalism and high moral standards.
• Supports classroom excellence by utilizing all available university resources in support of students.
• Serves as an Administrator in Charge (AIC) of select events during the year.
• Participates on campus committees as requested.
• Serves as an instructor for ESS or FRA classes if qualified.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Access to athletic facilities
• Free parking
• Discounted meal rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree