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Associate Head Coach, Football

Associate Head Coach, Football

Company: State University of New York at Cortland

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Category: Athletics - Coaching

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $65,000+ depending on experience (DOE)

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Summary

The Associate Head Coach for Men's Football is responsible for assisting in all aspects of administration and operation of the competitive NCAA, Division III Football Program in the Empire 8 athletic conference at SUNY Cortland which includes skill instruction, on-filed coaching, player development, team travel, management of coaching and support staff, student athlete academic success and student athlete health and welfare.

This is a full-time position with an 11-month obligation (8/1-6/30 annually).

Salary Range: $65,000+ depending on experience (DOE)

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What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

  • Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
  • Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
  • SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
  • Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
  • Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Associate Head Coach for the football program, fulfilling all duties and decision making if the Head Coach is not present.
  • Oversee the training and development for the First Assistant and Assistant Coaches.
  • Responsible for the implementation of the defensive scheme and all game day defensive play calling.
  • Scout opponents, which includes analyzing game footage, statistics, and strategies of the opposing team to prepare for games.
  • Assist the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the men's football program at SUNY Cortland.
  • Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.
  • Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, Empire 8 and SUNY Cortland rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Recruit adequate numbers of student-athletes with sufficient skill to be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the NCAA and the policies and procedures of Empire 8 and SUNY Cortland.
  • Assist in academic performance of student-athletes with regard to ongoing eligibility, academic monitoring and academic retention.
  • Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes.
  • Responsible for effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport).
  • Responsible for effective teaching and advising (i.e., instruct student athletes in how to perform in their sport and at the college level; instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training); instruct individual/team concepts, and safety.
  • Implement appropriate risk management strategies at all times.
  • Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times.
  • Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
  • Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner, modeling outstanding sportsmanship, consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
  • Demonstrate continued growth and development in sport by continuing education, participation in professional organizations, enrollment in training programs, and research.
  • Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities including the weight room to ensure student-athlete safety.
  • Execute all of these responsibilities as associate head coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the men's football program; the Athletics Department and SUNY Cortland.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

  • Reports to the Head Football Coach.
  • Supervises assistant coaches and volunteers.
  • Works closely with athletic trainers, athletic support staff, and assistant athletic directors.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Experience coaching football at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree.
  • 3 or more years of experience coaching in an intercollegiate or professional football program.
  • Supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, inspire, mentor, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to teach and work with a diverse student population.
  • A strong identification with and support of SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of SUNY Cortland, SUNY System, the NCAA and Empire 8.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively - via technology, in person, and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent the department and college in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Posting Number: S25072

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