"Assistant Football Coach"

About the Job

• Assist head coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive intercollegiate sport program within the NCAA and Big Ten Conference.
• Instruct and teach student-athletes in fundamentals of sport technique and strategy.
• Plan and execute practice and competition plans including the evaluation of opponents.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes to the University of Minnesota whose athletic skills make them highly competitive in the Big Ten and whose academic abilities make them good candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation from the University of Minnesota.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including assisting in budget planning and management, scheduling of competitions and planning and executing team travel.
• Assist in advancing the department's guiding principles, values, and strategic plan, including its commitment to equity and diversity.
• Provide opportunities for student-athletes to develop life and leadership skills.
• Assist in monitoring the academic performance of student-athletes to help them achieve their full potential.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships within the athletics department, the University, community, booster clubs, alumni, high school coaches, media and the general public.
• Represent in a positive fashion the University and its athletic programs in private and public forums.
• Commit to adhering with all laws, policies, rules and regulations of the University, Athletics Department, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Up to 50% Travel expected

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• College football coaching experience
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Division 1 coaching experience