Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro

Posting Number: F144P

Job Title: Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Bargaining Unit: Coaches

Full-Time/Part-Time:

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000

Position Classification:

Department: Athletics

Job Summary / Basic Function:

1. Assists in contacting prospective student athletes and high school coaches for recruitment of new players.
2. Formulates defensive game plans and opponents scouting report
3. Conducts weekly position meetings. Practices with emphasis on assignments, techniques and teaching rules.
4. Prepares daily practice script.
5. Will abide by all NCAA, PSAC and College regulations, policies and procedures. Report any known or suspected NCAA violations to the Assistant AD/Compliance or the Faculty Athletics Rep. Violation of any NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action up to, and including, termination of employment
6. Assist the Head Coach in the development of a successful program, encourage and promote excellence in academics from student athletes, work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the safety and health of student athletes, demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward all other sports within the PennWest Edinboro athletics program.
7. Participate in other program duties as assigned by the head coach, i.e., serve as the program liaison for recruiting, compliance, academic success, equipment, travel, etc., based on the strengths and needs of the collective staff and program.
8. Promote the academic success of student athletes.
9. Participate in fundraising activities and the promotion of good public relations.
10. Submit monthly work schedules to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics, per CBA.
11. Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, initiatives, and fundraising events.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.

Experience working with diverse students required.

Required Education Summary:

Bachelor's degree required.

5 years college coaching experience required.

Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience coaching defensive backs preferred.

Work Location: Edinboro Campus