"Assistant Coach, Men's Football"

Overview

The Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach with the administration and organization of a successful athletic program that competes in the Centennial Conference at the NCAA Division III level.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator with all aspects of a successful NCAA Division III football program
• Coach and lead an assigned defensive position group, including practice planning, game preparation, and play calling
• Manage an assigned off-campus recruiting territory in compliance with NCAA, Centennial Conference, and Ursinus College policies
• Monitor and support the academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes
• Serve as video coordinator for practices and publishing games to the Centennial Conference video pool
• Assist with coordination of off-campus team travel and related logistics
• Support off-season football activities, including strength and conditioning coordination, camps, and clinics
• Collaborate regularly with athletic training staff to promote the health, safety, and wellness of student-athletes
• Coordinate game-day setup and breakdown of coach communication systems, video, instant replay, and sideline technology and equipment on game days
• Supervise the sideline chain crew
• Oversee post-game uniform collection and laundry operations
• Assist with general athletic operations support throughout the academic year as assigned, including home athletic event coverage and equipment room support - coordinated around football responsibilities
• Demonstrate ethical decision-making, professionalism, and sportsmanship consistent with the mission, values, and philosophy of Ursinus College, and adhere to all departmental, institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Knowledge of rules and techniques of football, specifically in defense
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning ability
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and Centennial Conference rules and regulations a plus