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Assistant Football Coach-Tight Ends

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Football Coach-Tight Ends
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Assistant Football Coach-Tight Ends is responsible for all phases of the development of a competitive tight ends game. Specifically, position will assist in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting student-athletes. The Assistant Football Coach-Tight Ends reports to the Head Football Coach.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Job Duties

Job Duty Name Essential Job Duties
Description of Job Duties
  • Assist the head football coach in managing and directing the tight ends game program.
  • Assist the head football coach with all aspects of the team including coaching, training, competing and scheduling.
  • Coordinate scouting and video exchange.
  • Organize and complete all required paperwork.
  • Assist the administration with alumni relations and scholarship fundraising.
  • Commit to and adhere to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the Southland Conference, and the NCAA.
  • Assist with recruiting, to include calling prospective student-athletes, and evaluating high school and junior college players.
  • Effectively and respectfully collaborate with collegiate football constituencies.
  • Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Strong skills in recruiting, coaching, and teaching highly talented student-athletes.
  • Strong skills in scouting opponents and breaking down game video.
  • Strong skills in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned.
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
  • Strong skills in using budgeting and fiscal planning techniques when purchasing and traveling with university funds.
  • Ability to effectively establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
  • Strong professional communication skills – orally, by phone, in person, via social media and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
  • Ability to effectively market and promote respective program.
  • Be willing to work various hours including weekends, evenings and some holidays.
  • Ability to effectively follow the Mission of the University.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree.
Required Work Experience
Three (3) to five (5) years of football coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of D1 or NFL experience in coaching secondary positions.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
Work Hours
Typical Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with flexibility to include extended hours as needed to meet practice and game schedule.
Physical Demands
Typical for coach in this sport with this concentration.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number AS2099PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date 01/02/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Head Football Coach
Salary Salary to Commesurate with Experience
Open Date 12/20/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
None.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • UIW Website
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed
    • LinkedIn
    • WorkplaceDiversity.com
    • HispanicDiversity.com
    • BlackJobCenter.com
    • WomenJobCenter.com
    • VeteransConnect.com
    • Personal Referral
    • Employee Referral
    • Other
  2. If you selected other, please tell us where?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * What is the highest level of education you have achieved?
    • Less than Bachelor's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PHD or higher
  4. * How many cumulative years of football coaching experience do you have at the collegiate or professional level?
    • Less than 3 years
    • 3 years
    • 4 years
    • 5 years
    • 6 or more years
  5. * Do you currently have a valid driver license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
    • No
    • Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old