"Assistant Football Coach"

Job Description:

Berry College invites applications and nominations for a part-time assistant football coach.

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the head coach with the organization, supervision, and administration of an NCAA Division III intercollegiate football program. The candidate will also demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education, Division III athletics, and an appreciation for and commitment to all NCAA, Southern Athletic Association (SAA), and institutional rules and regulations. The candidate should also possess good communication skills, strong leadership and mentoring abilities, and the ability to create a culture that is both disciplined and caring. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, practice and game preparation/management, compliance, equipment management, and a commitment to student-athletes' academic progress and degree completion.

This position includes a $15,000 stipend over 10 months.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree

Previous experience playing at the collegiate level is preferred.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:

"*We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities.* Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. Applicants should submit an online application as well as three references. No phone calls or e-mails, please.