Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs / Assistant Special Teams (FT) - Football

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Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The Defensive Backs Coach reports to the Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator. The Defensive Backs Coach is responsible for all duties, both on and off the playing field, assigned by the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. This includes, but is not limited to, the planning, development, and implementation of activities in the following areas: planning and supervision of team practices and drills; recruiting, retention, and advisement of student-athletes. The Defensive Backs Coach is accountable for modeling a professional demeanor as is inherent in higher education and athletics as well as for mentoring student-athletes with an emphasis in Christian formation. This position is responsible for ensuring that all Football related activities support the mission of the University and are in compliance with all University, MAC, and NCAA rules and policies.

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The Defensive Backs Coach reports to the Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator. The Defensive Backs Coach is responsible for all duties, both on and off the playing field, assigned by the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. This includes, but is not limited to, the planning, development, and implementation of activities in the following areas: planning and supervision of team practices and drills; recruiting, retention, and advisement of student-athletes. The Defensive Backs Coach is accountable for modeling a professional demeanor as is inherent in higher education and athletics as well as for mentoring student-athletes with an emphasis in Christian formation. This position is responsible for ensuring that all Football related activities support the mission of the University and are in compliance with all University, MAC, and NCAA rules and policies.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan and administer all aspects coaching the Defensive Backs position.
• Directly plan and assist in assigned Special Teams duties as per the Head Coach.
• Complete, in a timely manner, all other duties pertaining to the Football Program as assigned by the Head Coach
• Assist in effective recruitment for Football program.
• Help grow and maintain a roster size of 120 student-athletes.
• Oversee a developmental team and foster an atmosphere of growth and retention.
• Monitor and adhere to Eastern University, NCAA and MAC policies and procedures.
• Help manage team supplies and equipment.
• Complete reports on a timely basis as requested by the athletic department including expense reports, purchase orders, and fundraising documents.
• Ensure the keeping of accurate records of all data and statistics related to Football.
• Mentor student-athletes, encourage compliance with University standards, and work toward student-athlete Christian formation.
• Attend all staff meetings and other meetings requested by the athletic administration.
• Work in a spirit of cooperation and be responsive to the advice and instruction of the athletic administration.
• Support the team’s adherence, individually and collectively, to the EU policies for student conduct, both implicit and explicit, and work with the Dean of Students as needed to support these policies.
• Establish, regulate, and enforce all team and department regulations regarding personal conduct.
• Ensure that all student-athletes have completed all required eligibility forms prior to participation.
• Cooperate with the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers and other college health personnel in the care and prevention of injury and illness. Immediately notify the ATC staff concerning all injuries/illnesses.
• Support, monitor, and evaluate the academic and athletic performance of Football student-athletes.
• Fundraise for the football program, as well as assist with numerous department-wide fundraising efforts.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Responsibilities which may be included but are not limited to, game management, sports information assistance, intramural sports support and/or other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Demonstrate knowledge in NCAA DIII rules along with the MAC Conference.

The ability, and desire, to work successfully within a team-oriented department environment is required. A commitment to the Division III philosophy of athletics, a working knowledge of NCAA rules, and a demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and mentor student-athletes is essential. Candidates must exhibit an understanding of, and support for, the University’s Christian Mission. Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal and organization skills and an ability to effectively communicate the mission and vision of Eastern University and the Athletic Department to alumni and friends of the university.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1) Affidavit;

2) FBI Criminal Record Check;

3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;

4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.