Assistant Football Coach

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20112345

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20112345

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach

FTE

1.00

Position Type

Staff

Department

Football

Position Summary Information

| Job Summary/Basic Function |
About This Role:

The Athletics Department is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach. This position assists the Head Coach in running certain aspects of the football program at Lamar University. The position requires a commitment to recruiting and graduating student-athletes, to running a program within budget guidelines, and to actively involve themselves in the community for fundraising purposes.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities :

• Assists the Head Football Coach in a variety of administrative duties.
• Coaching duties will be assigned by the Head Football Coach.
• Actively participates in fundraising and development along with the Head Football Coach and Athletics Director.
• Available to the news media on appropriate occasions, as determined by the Head Football Coach, in conjunction with the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations.
• Assists in developing a successful recruiting program and will attempt to recruit the best students as well as athletes.
• Recognizes and promotes the best interest of the student-athletes both academically and athletically – encouraging each to graduate.
• Assists the Head Football Coach with running a program within budget guidelines.
• Assists in the provision of public information which will be provided through the Media Relations Office in accordance with policies mutually agreed upon by the coaches, the Director of Athletics and Lamar University.
• Reports directly to the: Head Football Coach

Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree required - 1 – 2 years NCAA Division I coaching required - Knowledge of NCAA rules required - Strict adherence to established NCAA, Western Athletic Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University rules and regulations. | | EEO Statement |

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

| | Veteran's Preference Statement |

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Masters degree preferred | | Security Sensitive Statement |
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. | | Salary | $50,000 - $55,000 | | Work Hours | |

Application Information

| Posting Date | 02/19/2024 | | Close Date | 05/20/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions | |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf\_fill/s... to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

   • No
   • Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Miscellaneous