"Assistant Football Coach - 001201"

About Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list. Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance...

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus. Assist the Head Football Coach with the administration of the football program in compliance with NCAA and Southern Conference rules and regulations and the procedures of Western Carolina University. Effectively fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the assistant football coach and other duties as assigned. Major areas of responsibility include: coaching, assisting with the development and recruitment of student athletes; assisting in the planning strategies that promote the program across the institution and among key stakeholders, including alumni and parents; striving to continuously improve the program in ways that support team unity and the academic, spiritual, and leadership development of the athletes. Additional responsibilities will be assigned by the head coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the employer.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required.
• Collegiate coaching experience and demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree preferred. All degrees must be from accredited institution.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, current resume, unofficial transcripts and a list of three professional references with complete contact information. For questions or additional information please contact Todd Shealy at tshealy@email.wcu.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30388