Assistant Football Coach – Defense

Assistant Football Coach – Defense
Franklin College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate
Athletic Conference, invites applications for an Assistant Football Coach – Defense.

This full-time, 10-month staff position includes assisting the Head Football Coach in
recruiting and coaching duties. Primary responsibilities include serving as leading
recruiting efforts for the football program, consistent with the goals of the institution,
and coaching a position on defense. Secondary duties will be assigned by the Director
of Athletics at a later date and will involve the management or oversight of a particular
area of the Athletic Department which may include, but not be limited to: gameday
management, student employment, intramurals, strength and conditioning, or other
necessary duties as required.

Essential Functions:

 Assists the Head Coach in building a successful men’s football program in a
manner consistent with the principles and goals of the institutional Athletic
Department Mission Statement;

Assistant Football Coach – Defense
Franklin College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate
Athletic Conference, invites applications for an Assistant Football Coach – Defense.

This full-time, 10-month staff position includes assisting the Head Football Coach in
recruiting and coaching duties. Primary responsibilities include serving as leading
recruiting efforts for the football program, consistent with the goals of the institution,
and coaching a position on defense. Secondary duties will be assigned by the Director
of Athletics at a later date and will involve the management or oversight of a particular
area of the Athletic Department which may include, but not be limited to: gameday
management, student employment, intramurals, strength and conditioning, or other
necessary duties as required.

Essential Functions:

 Assists the Head Coach in building a successful men’s football program in a
manner consistent with the principles and goals of the institutional Athletic
Department Mission Statement;

 Works collaboratively with departmental colleagues and institutional colleagues;
 Collaborates with other coaches on a daily basis;
 Facilitates direct coaching activities during practice and competition;
 Designs, creates, and facilitates a strength training program for all FC Athletics;
 Prioritizes and organizes recruitment activities for the program;
 Abides by the rules, regulations and philosophies of the College as well as any

affiliation rules and regulations which may be applicable to the sport;
 Promotes a culture of compliance with NCAA, conference and institutional

regulations;

 Prioritizes student-athletes in academic success and overall campus experience;
 Follows and abides by all safety rules and regulations;
 Other duties as assigned;

Supervisory Responsibility:

General supervision is received from the Head Football Coach and Director of Athletics.
The choosen candidate will exercise supervision over a limited number of assistant
coaching staff and student workers.

Required Education and Experience

o A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
o A minimum of two (2) years of football coaching experience at the

collegiant level with preference for experience coaching on defense;
o Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft
Office Suite and the ability to use and manipulate spreadsheets;

o Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision;
o Strong organizational and communication skills;
o Ability to interact with a variety of students and staff;
o A passion for active student engagement in learning.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected.

Excellent benefits package including: health, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick
and holiday time, retirement plan, and full tuition benefits for employees and their family.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested
candidates should submit a complete application including cover letter, resume and three
professional references. – Paste the following web address into a browser:
https://franklincollege-ubsru.formsta... or go to Franklin College’s
job board at https://franklincollege.edu/about-fc/human-resources/employment-opportunities/

Contact Human Resources with additional questions.

Franklin College
101 Branigin Boulevard
Franklin, IN 46131
humanresources@FranklinCollege.edu
www.FranklinCollege.edu

Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that
educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent
with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis
of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on
Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected
status, shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful
discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect
to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and
that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.

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