General Function

The Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach with the management and administration of all activities related to the sport.  As a member of the Jewell Community, the Assistant Football Coach is fully responsible for compliance with all College policies and procedures in addition to all applicable bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). At William Jewell College, Intercollegiate Athletics are a meaningful part of a student’s educational experience and valued as a co-curricular activity.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Function

The Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach with the management and administration of all activities related to the sport.  As a member of the Jewell Community, the Assistant Football Coach is fully responsible for compliance with all College policies and procedures in addition to all applicable bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). At William Jewell College, Intercollegiate Athletics are a meaningful part of a student’s educational experience and valued as a co-curricular activity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct the sport program in strict compliance with applicable NCAA and GLVC bylaws.
• Fully comply with all established College policies and procedures
• Promote academic excellence and graduation by monitoring academic progress, study tables, academic meetings, and class attendance.
• Attend all practices and games under the direction of the Head Football Coach.
• Assist Offensive Coordinator with the organization and administration practice sessions and other related training activities.
• Assist with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in coordination with the Head Football Coach and the Office of Admission.
• Comply with all administrative staff on reports and forms as requested.
• Participate in community engagement, community service, and fund-raising activities
• Assist with planning and promoting camps, clinics, and/or lessons.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Advancement to cultivate relationships with alumni and other friends/supporters of the College.
• Drive vans to transport student-athletes when appropriate
• Oversee management of football equipment including acquisition, inventory, and deployment.
• Assist with event management under the direction of the Asst. AD for Events Facilities & Equipment
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Progressive experience as a coach in the sport; with collegiate experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in area of study.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office and Hudl.
• Familiarity with appropriate athletic governing organization rules and regulations (NCAA, GLVC)
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• An understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges in the environment of private higher education
• Have, or be willing to obtain, a Missouri Class E driver’s license or equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Evening and weekend work required, out of town travel required. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Application Procedure

Candidates must submit the following documents through the posting link

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Salary Requirements – in the online application

Please note: Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Applicants who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make such accommodation request in advance to the Office of Human Resources:

 William Jewell College
 Office of Human Resources
 500 College Hill Box 1017
 Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-6904

Availability

 Review of applications will begin immediately, opened until filled.
 
All final candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.