Assistant Coach, Football - Quarterback

Assistant Coach, Football - Quarterback

Accepting applications

About this position

Title: Assistant Football Coach – Quarterbacks

Location: Fayette, IA

Required Documentation
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts. Submit your documents at the end of the application to be considered. If you need help, please reach out to employment@uiu.edu. 

Position Summary

Assistant Coach, Football - Quarterback

Accepting applications

About this position

Title: Assistant Football Coach – Quarterbacks

Location: Fayette, IA

Required Documentation
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts. Submit your documents at the end of the application to be considered. If you need help, please reach out to employment@uiu.edu. 

Position Summary

The Assistant Football Coach at Upper Iowa University reports directly to the Head Football Coach and is responsible for assisting the head coach in the planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects and facets of a successful football program on the NCAA Division II level. Duties include, but not limited to: recruitment of highly skilled and academically qualified student-athletes, monitor academic progress and eligibility, and effectively analyze and teach the fundamentals skills and strategies of the sport. Assist in the planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating practices session along with developing, implementing, and evaluating game plans and strategies. Serve as a leader, mentor, and role-model to the student-athletes of the program. Perform administrative duties, processes, and procedures as directed by the head coach. Ensure compliance with all Department, University, NCAA, and GLVC policies, procedures, and regulations. 

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and supervising the overall planning and execution of the intercollegiate football program.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the football program, the intercollegiate athletic department, and University.
• Serve as a leader, mentor, and role model to the student-athletes of the football program.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit highly skilled and academically qualified student-athletes.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility status of team members and implementing action plans and counseling as necessary.
• Effectively analyze and teach the fundamental skills and strategies of football.
• Assist in the planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating practice sessions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate game plans, strategies, and in-game adjustments under the direction of the head coach.
• Counsel and mentor team members in disciplinary, conduct, and personal matters.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives for the football program and Department of Athletics.
• Responsible for adhering to the policies, procedures, and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).
• Coordinate and work with the Office of Admissions in the recruitment of potential student-athletes and campus visits.
• Responsible for assisting the head coach in the administrative processes and procedures as it relates to the football program.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to operate computer and associated software.
• Perform any and all duties as may be required or assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) year experience in coaching or playing at the collegiate or professional level.
• Strong commitment to the concept of a student-centered, positive student-athlete Experience.
• Knowledge of the game of Football including techniques, strategies, and rules.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules.

Benefits Package
Free & reduced UIU tuition packages for employees, dependents, and spouses, retirement, health, life, and other insurance are available.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About us

Upper Iowa University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   Upper Iowa University’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, furloughs, use of facilities, participation in activities, compensation, and training.   Learn more at https://uiu.edu/employment/. 

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