Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line

Posting Number

2024017EP

Position Information

| Classification Title | Asst Football Coach | | Working Title | Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line | | Classification Code | 8105 | | RCW Exemption Criteria | 13 - Counseling of Students |

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line

Posting Number

2024017EP

Position Information

| Classification Title | Asst Football Coach | | Working Title | Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line | | Classification Code | 8105 | | RCW Exemption Criteria | 13 - Counseling of Students | | EWU Position Number | E99528 | | CUPA Code | P-499290 - Assistant Coach-Football | | FLSA | Exempt - Teaching | | Bargaining Unit | | | % Full Time | 100 | | Salary / Wage Range | AE - BSKY | | Salary Information |
$60,000 | | Anticipated Start Date | ASAP | | Term of Appointment | 12 months per year | | Location | Cheney | | County | Spokane | | Project Description |
N/A | | Project Duration | N/A | | Background Check | Yes - Both | | Responsible HR User | Caren Lincoln | | Responsible HR User Email address | clincoln@ewu.edu |

Position Details

| Job Summary |
- Eastern Washington University is currently seeking an Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Line. This position is housed in the athletic department and will report to the Head Football Coach and ultimately the Associate VP/Director of Athletics or sport supervisor. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Football Coach to work closely with the Head Coach to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of a Big Sky, NCAA Division I assigned sport program. Several components of this job include, recruiting, and public appearances. This position provides educational, monitoring, and supervisory components as well as working within a shared facility. This person will work closely with the athletic department support staff, equipment staff, sports medicine staff, sport & recreation center staff, Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, and the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Will also work collaboratively with relevant constituent groups. - It is the responsibility of the Assistant Football Coach to study and know all policies and procedures integral to Eastern Washington University, Big Sky and NCAA rules compliance. The desired candidate will assist in the direction, develop and management of all aspects of the assigned sport program including, but not limited to, recruiting, talent evaluation, coaching, training and development of student-athletes within the team concept, scheduling, supervision of additional staff and monitoring academic progress of the team. - Rules compliance is an important responsibility of this position. Employee shall support and comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics and the University. In the event the Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of rules compliance may have taken place, Employee shall report same promptly to the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, or their designee. - On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/ben....

| | About Eastern Washington University |
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land. | | Diversity Statement |
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws. | | Conditions of Employment |
- This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. - All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. - Mandatory Training: Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra... or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra....

| | Physical Demands |
- If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Caren Lincoln at clincoln@ewu.edu. | | Pre-Placement Physical | No | | Hearing Test | Yes | | Medical Monitoring Post Hire | No | | Protective Equipment |

| | Required Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree - Minimum of one years experience working in a football program as an assistant coach. - Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 60 days of employment. - Pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test for off-campus recruiting within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. - Experience and knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics and the University. - Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity. | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree. - Three (3) years of collegiate football experience working as a coach. - Collegiate football experience at the Division I level. - Collegiate football experience in the Big Sky Conference. - Collegiate recruiting experience at the NCAA Division I level. - No previous history of NCAA violations. - Collegiate playing experience. | | Other Skills and Abilities | | | Work Schedule Type | Regular | | Work Schedule |
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Requires overnight travel at least 25 days out of the year on team and recruiting trips. | | Posting Date | 03/08/2024 | | Open Until Further Notice | No | | Closing Date | 03/14/2024 | | Screening to Begin | Immediately | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online applicant portal located at http://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
Required application materials and information must include:

1. Cover letter, which explains how you meet or exceed each of the qualifications of the position, required and preferred if applicable. The preferred format is to provide a bulleted list within the body of the cover letter
2. Resume to include work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position.
3. List of at least 3 professional references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.
4. Diversity Response: As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public. | | Application Types Accepted | Application |

Job Duties

| % of Time | 60 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Assist in the administration, planning and organization of appropriate preseason, in-season, and post-season programs, including practice planning and scheduling.

Prepare weekly game-plans in season and implement necessary changes to offensive scheme as needed.

Meet with Head Coach and other staff members daily to plan practices, competition, and other team matters.

Communicate problems, issues and program improvement ideas to the Head Football Coach. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 15 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Identify and recruit qualified student athletes within the guidelines of all NCAA, Big Sky Conference and EWU rules & regulations.

Keep accurate records regarding all student-athlete communications and expectations. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 10 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA and Big Sky Conference rules as they apply to coaching teams and student-athletes in-season and out.

Work with Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance to keep current records of all student-athlete academic progress on a quarterly basis in line with NCAA guidelines. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 10 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Research and implement current trends in coaching and teaching skills.

Facilitate learning of proper skill execution and safety techniques for the tight end position. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Other duties as assigned by Head Football Coach. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Diversity Response Optional Documents 1. DD214 Form