Assistant Coach, Football (Quarterbacks)

EXPIRED

Position Summary

Whitworth University seeks an energetic and dedicated Assistant Football Coach to join our coaching staff. The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of the football program, including recruiting, training, and mentoring student-athletes. The assistant coach will help develop game strategies, organize practices, and ensure compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA regulations. The role demands a strong commitment to fostering a positive and competitive team environment, promoting academic success, and supporting the overall development of student-athletes. This position is an 11-month appointment.

Application review will begin on June 12, 2024 , and applications received after will be reviewed as they are received.

Core Responsibilities

Position Summary

Whitworth University seeks an energetic and dedicated Assistant Football Coach to join our coaching staff. The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of the football program, including recruiting, training, and mentoring student-athletes. The assistant coach will help develop game strategies, organize practices, and ensure compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA regulations. The role demands a strong commitment to fostering a positive and competitive team environment, promoting academic success, and supporting the overall development of student-athletes. This position is an 11-month appointment.

Application review will begin on June 12, 2024 , and applications received after will be reviewed as they are received.

Core Responsibilities

Coaching | 70%

• Be responsible for leading, instructing, and developing players at this position group.
• Commit time, energy, and thought into mentoring and investing in the lives of the student-athletes in our program.
• Coordinate and work with the offensive coordinator to design and implement effective schemes to facilitate offensive success.
• Assist other position groups on the field and in meetings as assigned.

• Assist Head Coach in conducting the football program in compliance with all NCAA, State, Northwest Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations. Recruiting and Team Support | 20%

• Assist in the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes in cooperation with football staff and the Admissions Office.

• Assist in the organization and administration of team travel.

• Assist in the organization and administration of home games.

• Develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, and alumni while interacting favorably with department personnel and the university community. Other | 10%

• Assist in all areas of the football program as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletics Director.

• Assist the Director of Strength & Conditioning in physically training our student-athletes off-season.

• Additional duties related to your role in the athletic department as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletics Director.

Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree is required, and Whitworth considers candidates with a wide range of educational backgrounds. We value the skills and knowledge candidates bring to Whitworth, regardless of the paths they have taken to acquire them.
• 1-3 years of football coaching experience and track record of building positive relationships with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches, while cultivating a supportive and inclusive team environment.

• Experience and passion for cultivating student athletes' potential. Whitworth Values

• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.

• Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives.

• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church. Skills and Abilities

• Ability and ethical understanding to adhere to all NCAA and NWC rules and regulations.

• Ability to identify and build relationships with recruits and families.

• Ability to support the head coach in program development, technique refinement, and team cohesion.

• Ability and leadership skills to effectively identify and resolve problems while maintaining confidentiality.

• Strong communication skills, adept at fostering positive relationships with student athletes, colleagues, and athletic stakeholders.

• Strong work ethic and high level of personal integrity. Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in intercollegiate football.

• Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.

• Master's degree. Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and compliance with Whitworth’s campus vehicle policy

Position Details

Schedule
.92 FTE | 11 months | 40 hours per week

This position provides leadership and managerial oversight to assistant coaches and graduate assistants.

A background check and sexual misconduct disclosure will be required on the successful candidate. A resume, cover letter, faith statement, and name, email addresses, and phone numbers of a least three (3) professional references will also be required.

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