Assistant Coach - Football

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Greenville University seeks an Offensive or Defensive Assistant Coach who is committed to mentoring student-athletes and integrating faith into a competitive football program. Based on experience, this position may also include Special Teams Coordinator responsibilities.

The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Football Coach and contributes to recruiting, player development, and daily football operations. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Greenville University seeks an Offensive or Defensive Assistant Coach who is committed to mentoring student-athletes and integrating faith into a competitive football program. Based on experience, this position may also include Special Teams Coordinator responsibilities.

The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Football Coach and contributes to recruiting, player development, and daily football operations. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting

• Recruit incoming freshmen and transfer student-athletes in an assigned territory
• Communicate with prospective student-athletes via phone, email, and in-person visits
• Build and maintain relationships with high school coaches and administrators
• Complete recruiting tasks as assigned by the Recruiting Coordinator

Offensive or Defensive Coaching

• Support the mental, physical, and spiritual development of student-athletes
• Assist in implementing and developing offensive or defensive systems under the Head Coach
• Help organize and conduct practices, position meetings, and game planning
• Assist in staff coordination and player evaluation

Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate team travel, including transportation, lodging, and meals

Game & Program Operations

• Assist with game-day management and special events
• Support athletic department initiatives, including the annual Panther Golf Scramble
• Perform administrative and sports information duties as assigned
• Serve as an Assistant to the Head Football Coach in all aspects of program operations

Qualifications

• Commitment to Greenville University’s Christian mission and values
• Knowledge of football fundamentals and coaching techniques
• Strong communication, organizational, and recruiting skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
• Collegiate or high school coaching experience preferred

Working Conditions :

• Physical Environment: Work is routinely performed both indoor and outdoor, in office environment and in gyms, on playing fields, and other recreational environments.
• Physical Demands: Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, running, jumping, kneeling, pushing and pulling, climbing, stooping, occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds, travel to and from athletic events.
• Mental Demands: Fast paced environment. Ability to identify and support students in stressful, game related situations.

Salary Band: $29,250-$88,000/ Annually. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions and department budget.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Greenville University's Mission:

Greenville University is liberal arts University that empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY : The university is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church yet draws students from 40+ denominations. For additional information, please visit our website: www.greenville.edu.

Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, family responsibilities, or national or ethnic origin, in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).

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