Assistant Football Coach

EXPIRED

Job Title: Assistant Football Coach

Department: Athletics

Prepared Date June 5, 2024

Revised Date:

Job Title: Assistant Football Coach

Department: Athletics

Prepared Date June 5, 2024

Revised Date:

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Football Coach will assist the Head Coach with practice planning and implementation, recruiting, game coaching, and other duties common to assisting in a collegiate football program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Help to recruit and retain athletically skilled and academically qualified student-athletes into the football program.
2. Coach a group of student-athletes assigned by the head coach.
3. Participate in planning and implementing practices as assigned by the head coach.
4. Participate in game day coaching as assigned by the Head Football Coach.
5. Comply with all applicable Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules, regulations and policies.
6. Perform other duties common to assisting in football as assigned by the Head Football Coach.
7. Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
8. Perform a second duty as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
9. Serve on institutional committees and task forces as assigned.
10. Serve as Lindsay Field and Track Facility Monitor.
11. Serve as Athletic Facility Monitor.
12. Serve as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Instructor for the Athletic Department as assigned.
13. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines. Must have a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Master’s Degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous Collegiate coaching experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of the sport of football
• Ability to recruit and retain quality football student-athletes
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to various audiences
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the Athletic Department
• Strong commitment to the University and NCAA Division III philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete

WORK ENVIRONMENT The Athletics Department at Millikin University is devoted to student success from enrollment to commencement. We are dynamic, agile, and culturally responsive. We guide, support, and, on occasion, challenge students as they develop, refine, and pursue their academic, career, and personal endeavors. All staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and caring environment for student-athletes, colleagues, and visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS Typical working conditions found in most outdoor athletic scenarios. Ability to work a flexible work schedule. Ability to travel with the team, either by vehicle or plane. Occasionally sitting at a desk or table; occasional lifting 25 lbs. or more. Constant standing; hearing and visual acuity within normal range; ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally; high degree of mobility required. Dexterity to operate a keyboard. Outdoor exposure to all types of weather.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Communicates effectively and appropriately. Gets along and cooperates with co-workers and professionally interacts with others. Participates and functions as an effective member of the team.

CONFIDENTIALITY Exchanges university information with others only on a "need to know" basis.

ATTENDANCE Promptly arrives for the designated shift. Follows all applicable policies regarding schedules, attendance, and organizational requirements. May involve longer days, weekends, and off shifts as required to successfully perform job duties. Excessive absenteeism will hinder successful job performance.

SAFETY Understands and always uses safe practices. Reports all unsafe conditions to Public Safety immediately. Assures all equipment functions properly before use. Knows and adheres to all safety and fire prevention rules and regulations. Knows location and use of personal protective equipment, fire plan, SDS and Disaster Plan.

UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTABILITY Provides excellent service to all customers striving to exceed their expectations. Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect. Is thoroughly committed to the mission and vision of Millikin University.