Assistant Coach, Football

EXPIRED

This position reports directly to the Head Football Coach and is responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance, while serving as the contact for assigned athletic support areas.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Southeastern Conference and the NCAA
• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, and providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies, as required
• Assists with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, including on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes
• Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength & Conditioning and Athletic Training staff
• Counsels team members in various matters, to include consulting with support staff and administrators to resolve problems
• Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponents and assists in designing game plans and strategies.
• Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings
• Advises and counsels with student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

This position reports directly to the Head Football Coach and is responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance, while serving as the contact for assigned athletic support areas.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Southeastern Conference and the NCAA
• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, and providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies, as required
• Assists with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, including on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes
• Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength & Conditioning and Athletic Training staff
• Counsels team members in various matters, to include consulting with support staff and administrators to resolve problems
• Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponents and assists in designing game plans and strategies.
• Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings
• Advises and counsels with student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
• Previous coaching experience at the Division I level is necessary.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are.  We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. 

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.