Assistant Football Coach

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Assistant Football Coach

POSITION:
SUPERVISOR:
DEPARTMENT:
LOCATION:
JOB TYPE:

Assistant Football Coach
Head Football Coach
Athletics: Football
On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH
Full-time

GRANT-FUNDED:

No

Assistant Football Coach

POSITION:
SUPERVISOR:
DEPARTMENT:
LOCATION:
JOB TYPE:

Assistant Football Coach
Head Football Coach
Athletics: Football
On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH
Full-time

GRANT-FUNDED:

No

SOC Code:

27-2022

Assistant Football Coach General Job Description:
Tiffin University, a member of the NCAA Division II, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Football
Coach to join the coaching staff for the football program. This position will support the Head Coach in all
aspects of the football program, including player development, practice planning, recruiting, game preparation,
and day-to-day operations. The Assistant Football Coach will be expected to maintain a high level of
professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the success of the team both on and off the field.

Assistant Football Coach Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing and leading team practices and workouts.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for individual and team performance improvement.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to student-athletes, fostering their academic and athletic success.
• Support recruitment efforts by identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes.
• Analyze game footage and assist in preparing game plans.
• Assist with game-day responsibilities, including sideline coaching and in-game adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division II, conference, and university policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with other athletic staff and administration to enhance the overall student-athlete experience.
• Assist in the coordination of fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Assistant Football Coach Qualifications for the Job:
Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or professional level, ideally in football.

Other

• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty.
• Commitment to student-athlete development and the overall mission of Tiffin University.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel for games and recruiting purposes.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a position coach or coordinator.
• Expertise in a specific area of the game, such as offensive/defensive coordination, special teams, or

strength and conditioning.

• Successful track record in recruiting and developing student-athletes.

Assistant Football Coach Benefits at Tiffin University:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Health Savings & Flex Spending Accounts: Options to save pre-tax dollars, with employer contributions

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to your HSA.
Income Protection: Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for
short-term disability, supplemental life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan

for the future.

• Time Off: Generous paid time off for vacation and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
• Education Benefits: Tuition assistance and benefits for you and eligible family members.
• Support Services: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and

professional support.

The Tiffin University Story: Our Strong Sense of Community & Dedication to Each Student

Tiffin University was established in 1888 and now offers nationally accredited graduate and undergraduate
degrees in Business Administration, top-notch bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Social
Sciences, and distinctive degrees in the Arts and Sciences. All through our history, the University has nurtured a
student-centered setting and a strong sense of real community for our students, faculty, and staff. Tiffin
University has always believed in offering the highest quality education – “an education for life.”

A “New Kind of Institution”

Tiffin University represents a new kind of institution in the United States.

TU has successfully transitioned from traditional seated students to a mixture of seated and online students,
from across the country and around the world. Tiffin University provides a personal and practical education for
motivated students who want real-world experience and results.

There are no “ivory towers” at Tiffin University. Almost all of our faculty have spent time working in the field
and bring to the classroom real, first-hand knowledge about the subjects they’re teaching. They also bring with

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them valuable, real-world connections to enable and empower our students to find the best internships and other
experiences that will transform their future.

Our Main Campus & Our Academic Growth

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create
a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. In addition to the growth in Tiffin, TU graduate and
undergraduate programs are offered online. The Bachelor of Business Administration and MBA programs are
also offered at Bucharest, Romania. The American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS) and TU
have entered into a partnership, the Dual Degree Program (DDP), allowing AUS students to obtain a dual
degree from both institutions.

From academic programs in commercial music to cybersecurity, exercise science, and management, TU offers
more than 30 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.

Key Competencies:
Interdependence:
Communication:
Accountability:

Respect:

Entrepreneurship:

Fosters collaboration
Strong decision-making and communication skills
Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's
mission and values
Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse
people and ideas together.
Influences and Inspires

Embracing Our Guiding Principles:
VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for
challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a
diverse world.
MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to educate students by linking knowledge to
professional practice.
CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and
Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, 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. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other
protected characteristics.

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Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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