Assistant Football Coach

Birmingham-Southern College has an immediate opening for an Assistant Football Coach.

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate and impact college students. This position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness and leadership.

This position assists in planning, directing, and coaching the men’s intercollegiate football program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program to some capacity but will have a specific position group assigned.

This position typically requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience. Comparable experience may include coaching/teaching at the professional or high school level.

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Birmingham-Southern College has an immediate opening for an Assistant Football Coach.

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate and impact college students. This position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness and leadership.

This position assists in planning, directing, and coaching the men’s intercollegiate football program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program to some capacity but will have a specific position group assigned.

This position typically requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience. Comparable experience may include coaching/teaching at the professional or high school level.

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The role is full-time, with a partial-year schedule of 11 months.

Position Description

Athlete Team Management

• Focuses on developing student-athlete skills, helping to plan and execute practices, supporting in-game management, and coordinating a portion of team programming of particular importance. Helps team perform at competitive levels.
• Typically has some impact on developing the skills for a portion of student-athletes.
• Requires the ability to effectively communicate with students by generating enthusiasm through credible coaching.
• Assists in analyzing video for scouting opponents and team development.
• Assists in recruiting and retaining talent consistent with values of excellence and inclusion; assists in developing team enthusiasm for recruitment and retention.
• Supports culture of education through athletics. Assists in academic integration with team, as appropriate.

Operational Complexity

Typically assists in the execution of strategy, logistics, and operational direction of the team, with greater supervision. Where expenditures are permitted, operates within budget.
Participates in professional activities, as appropriate. With instruction, follows trends and embraces innovation opportunities.
Problems faced may be moderately complex.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the coaching staff and athletics administrators.

In addition, the Assistant Coach will:

Help instruct and develop student-athletes.
Assist in making strategic decisions in contest situations.
Support the strength and conditioning of the athletes.
Be responsible for recruiting for a specific geographic area.
Handle administrative responsibilities associated with the program operations.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Requires at least 1 year of coaching or professional experience.
Preferred: 3-5 years coaching experience at high school, collegiate or professional level.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Requires substantial sport-specific knowledge and knowledge of relevant issues.
Understands the philosophy, principles, and policies of college athletics.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to work with and relate well to a diverse group of athletes, administrators, and University constituents. Must be able to establish yourself as a respected coach to students, University administration and faculty, alumni, and media representatives. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and a database. Basic video filming, editing, and analytical ability.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid driver's license needed.
CPR and First Aid required.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift equipment associated with the sport.

Working Conditions

Evening and weekend work required.

Job requires work in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, and high levels of noise.

The candidate must have strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Candidates must possess a current driver's license and be insurable.

Birmingham-Southern College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Southern Athletics Association.

Qualified candidates should complete the BSC Application and send letter of interest and resume to careers@bsc.edu.

The Assistant Football Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Birmingham-Southern College, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, and NCAA. BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act. EOE.

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