Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in operating all aspects of the Division ll intercollegiate football program at Winona State University within the guidelines, policies, rules and regulations of the University, NCAA and NSIC.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of quality student-athletes for the football program.
• Assist in mentoring and reporting academic success of student-athletes to ensure graduation of student-athletes.
• Assist in the training, monitoring, and evaluation of individual performance.
• Assist in the organization, planning and coaching of all practices and games.
• Assist with the scouting of opponents including the organization of film editing and using appropriate software programs.
• Assist with team game tape exchange.
• Fundraise through camps/clinics and other efforts as needed.
• Promote and support Winona State University and the Athletic Department’s program mission and goals.
• Represent Winona State University and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.
• Foster interest in Winona State University with all high school students and school personnel while recruiting for WSU and the football program.
• Instruct university courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing professional development to enhance coaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
• Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach or Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree at time of appointment.
• Minimum of (2) years of demonstrated success as a Defensive Coordinator and/or Defensive Backs Coach
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or desire to obtain.
• NCAA Collegiate coaching experience.
• Knowledge of Midwest recruiting base.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations.