Assistant Coach, Football (Safeties)

Position Department: Football

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Overview:

Responsible for coaching student athletes and assisting in the support the intercollegiate football program within the guidelines, rules, and regulations of Robert Morris University, the Northeast Conference, and the NCAA.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities as the Assistant Coach, Safeties.
• Responsible for assisting with the overall game planning and direction of the safeties.
• Supports the direction, and provides instruction of, the safety position on the fundamentals, details, and strategies.
• Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
• Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
• Travels to evaluate prospective student athletes, as needed.
• Assist and fundraising duties as needed.

Position Department: Football

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Overview:

Responsible for coaching student athletes and assisting in the support the intercollegiate football program within the guidelines, rules, and regulations of Robert Morris University, the Northeast Conference, and the NCAA.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities as the Assistant Coach, Safeties.
• Responsible for assisting with the overall game planning and direction of the safeties.
• Supports the direction, and provides instruction of, the safety position on the fundamentals, details, and strategies.
• Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
• Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
• Travels to evaluate prospective student athletes, as needed.
• Assist and fundraising duties as needed.
• Ensure program compliance with all University, Northeast Conference, and NCAA rules, including completion of required Compliance documentation and timely reporting of all known violations to the Director of Athletics or Director for Compliance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least three years of coaching in the sport of football at the collegiate level required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete welfare, academic success, University/NCAA rules.
• Significant judgement and discretion. Makes decisions about offensive strategy as well as selection of student-athletes.
• Ability to drive or have reliable transportation to travel on behalf of the University.
• Ability to be available by phone and email after typical business hours.
• Valid driver's license required.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes

Required to Pass a Credit Check: No

Additional Posting Information: None

Special Applicant Instructions: None

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