Assistant Football Coach (.75)

EXPIRED

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Assistant Football Coach

Department: Athletics

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Assistant Football Coach

Department: Athletics

OBU Mission Statement
OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas
of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees
Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following
expectations. All employees are expected to embrace these expectations and to model them in their
behavior.
• Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• People are treated with dignity and respect.
• Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources.

Purpose

To serve as assistant coach for the football program at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) within the
philosophy and direction of the Head Coach as well as demonstrating a commitment to live out and
advance the OBU mission statement through the sport of Football. Must comply with all NCAA, Great
American Conference and institutional rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Exhibit a positive regard for all students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop individuals who are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and exercise discipline in all areas of

life.

• Successfully recruit students who are athletically gifted and possess high academic quality.
• Adhere to NCAA, Conference, and University regulations regarding recruiting, admissions standards,

and eligibility.

• Effectively communicate the benefits of an OBU education and athlete experience to recruits and their

parents.

• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and motivate them to strive towards their potential.
Identify areas of deficiencies in athletic abilities and motivate athletes to achieve improvement.
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• Analyze performance and instruct athletes in position specific strategies and techniques to prepare

them for athletic competition.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of position specific coaching techniques and be committed to research and
implement strategies that will increase productivity utilizing the student athletes we recruit at OBU.

• Efficiently and effectively complete administrative duties assigned by Head Coach.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required

• Knowledge of and adherence to all University, NCAA, and Conference rules, regulations, policies,
and procedures with special attention to recruiting, eligibility, admissions, and financial aid.

• Ability to manage and delegate essential duties to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively through emails, text messages, and

social media.

• Applicant must be proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Applicant must have experience with Hudl (video, editing, and presentations).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Special Requirements: Must be an active member of a local evangelical church.

*Evangelical is a broad term referring to a segment within Christianity which maintains the
authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

**Please apply using the link for “Staff Applications” on the OBU website at
https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html