Assistant Coach, Football - Defensive Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities : Assists the head coach of a sport with overall management, with the main responsibility being the teaching of student athletes in games, practices, and film sessions.  Similarly, the assistant coach is responsible for helping the head coach to develop a consistently competitive program through teaching of student-athletes, in which the team can contend for conference championships on a regular basis.  In addition to instructing student athletes in how to perform their sport, the Assistant Coach will also provide instruction on physical health and well-being, team concepts, and safety.  This person will help the head coach in the recruitment and retention of a full roster of players, as well as assist admissions in recruiting prospective students who express interest in participating in varsity sports.  The assistant coach will also mentor student athletes to the end that they grow athletically, academically, and spiritually throughout their college experience.  Additional responsibilities will include retention, counseling, and performing other necessary activities related to intercollegiate athletic competitions.   

Essential Responsibilities : (These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

1. Coach aspects of the assigned sport to include but not limited to: 

   1. Maintains up-do-date knowledge of, and compliance with, Geneva College, NCAA Division III, and PAC rules and regulations.
   2. The Defensive Coordinator helps prepare and execute defensive game plan through play calling and in-game adjustments on game day. 
   3. Assists in helping the head coach conduct practices that instruct student-athletes in game strategies and techniques of the sport specifically related to defensive play. 
   4. Assess players’ skills during practices and competitions and provide corrections and instruction to improve players’ skills and overall performance. 

Summary of Responsibilities : Assists the head coach of a sport with overall management, with the main responsibility being the teaching of student athletes in games, practices, and film sessions.  Similarly, the assistant coach is responsible for helping the head coach to develop a consistently competitive program through teaching of student-athletes, in which the team can contend for conference championships on a regular basis.  In addition to instructing student athletes in how to perform their sport, the Assistant Coach will also provide instruction on physical health and well-being, team concepts, and safety.  This person will help the head coach in the recruitment and retention of a full roster of players, as well as assist admissions in recruiting prospective students who express interest in participating in varsity sports.  The assistant coach will also mentor student athletes to the end that they grow athletically, academically, and spiritually throughout their college experience.  Additional responsibilities will include retention, counseling, and performing other necessary activities related to intercollegiate athletic competitions.   

Essential Responsibilities : (These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

1. Coach aspects of the assigned sport to include but not limited to: 

   1. Maintains up-do-date knowledge of, and compliance with, Geneva College, NCAA Division III, and PAC rules and regulations.
   2. The Defensive Coordinator helps prepare and execute defensive game plan through play calling and in-game adjustments on game day. 
   3. Assists in helping the head coach conduct practices that instruct student-athletes in game strategies and techniques of the sport specifically related to defensive play. 
   4. Assess players’ skills during practices and competitions and provide corrections and instruction to improve players’ skills and overall performance. 
   5. Model Christian attitudes and behaviors for student-athletes, students, staff, and fans.
   6. Assists in scouting of future game opponents and in film analysis.

2. Demonstrates concern for the spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional well-being of each team member:

   1. Actively encourages and supports the Christian faith of team members, which includes encouraging them in spiritual disciplines such as church attendance, prayer, and Bible study.  In the case of non-Christian team members, encourages them to consider the claims of Christ on their lives.
   2. Actively encourages and supports team members on the importance of academic success by encouraging or ensuring regular class attendance, monitoring grades, and working to minimize conflicts between athletic and academic responsibilities. 
   3. Actively encourages and supports the physical well-being of team members by working with the training staff and other appropriate medical personnel to ensure that the student athletes are physically ready to participate. This includes looking for signs of eating disorders or the use of illegal and/or unhealthful drugs and supplements and taking appropriate preventive measures and establishing healthy workout and practice schedules.
   4. Actively encourages and supports the psychological and emotional well-being of team members, provides appropriate mentoring and life guidance, and seeks professional assistance when circumstances warrant.

3. Recruitment: 

   1. Assists the head coach in recruiting student-athletes in line with college policy, NCAA Division III, and PAC regulations.  Works closely with the admissions department to this end.   
   2. Will seek to achieve the recruiting goals set on a year-to-year basis with the consistent use of Slate.  

4. Financial Management:

   1. Adheres to budget guidelines and keeps records and writes reports.

5. Other:

   1. Actively participates in athletic department functions and meetings and in college committees as assigned.
   2. Maintains effective working relationships with administrative staff, coaches, student-athletes, and other staff. 
   3. Performs related duties as assigned.

6. Supervision:

   1. Supervises student employees to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work, coaching, addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
   2. Must have a mindset of mentoring employees under supervision. Should be able to lead in a way that sets a good example, promotes teamwork, and encourages a positive, efficient work environment.

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct: 

1. Geneva Mission Statement: Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.
2. Vision Statement:  Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country.

3. Core Values:

   1. Serve with grace. 
   2. Pursue Godly wisdom. 
   3. Foster academic strength.
   4. Engage culture faithfully. 
   5. Inspire vibrant hospitality. 
   6. Honor one another. 

4. Standards of Conduct: Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied.  It is expected that employees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character.  These standards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/or friends of the employee. 

Job Requirements - Labor: 

1. General: Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job. 
2. Physical: Should be able to perform the following and similar physical demands in completing work tasks: (Place each of the following words into one of the four repetition levels below: walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, pushing, feeling, crawling, crouching, lifting, pulling, standing, kneeling, carrying, handling, talking, hearing, seeing, sitting. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. 
3. Confidentiality:  Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to the operation of the College. Such information must be kept private and confidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federal and/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whether a certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed with your supervisor before making a disclosure.
4. Mental: Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems. 

Qualifications:

1. Minimum: 

   1. Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field.
   2. Experience: Two years coaching at high school (head coach) and/or two years coaching at collegiate level.  
   3. Skill/Abilities: Valid Driver’s license.  Willingness to travel, including overnight and weekends. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Operate a PC and related software.
   4. Christian Commitment: An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work.  

2. Preferred: 

   1. Education/Certification: master’s degree or equivalent
   2. Experience: Three to five years coaching at high school (varsity head coach) and/or collegiate level.

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