Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator

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Ferrum College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ferrum, Virginia, is looking for its next Assistant Football Coach that will serve as the Offensive Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Head Football Coach.

Ferrum College is a proud member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).

PRIMARY PURPOSE: This is a Senior Level – Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator will assist the head football coach in evaluating, recruiting, coaching and mentoring qualified student-athletes that will compete at a high level in the classroom and on the field. The successful candidate will serve as the offensive coordinator and will run the offense under the vision of the head coach. The Assistant Football Coach will assist with the organization of all team practices, games and follow the lead of the head coach and his recruitment plan for the football program. The assistant coach will help in ensuring a culture of compliance within all NCAA Division III, ODAC and Ferrum College rules and regulations, and ensure all student-athletes comply with same. Finally, the successful candidate will serve in administrative capacity as needed and directed by the head coach and the Director of Athletics.

Essentials Functions:

Ferrum College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ferrum, Virginia, is looking for its next Assistant Football Coach that will serve as the Offensive Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Head Football Coach.

Ferrum College is a proud member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).

PRIMARY PURPOSE: This is a Senior Level – Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator will assist the head football coach in evaluating, recruiting, coaching and mentoring qualified student-athletes that will compete at a high level in the classroom and on the field. The successful candidate will serve as the offensive coordinator and will run the offense under the vision of the head coach. The Assistant Football Coach will assist with the organization of all team practices, games and follow the lead of the head coach and his recruitment plan for the football program. The assistant coach will help in ensuring a culture of compliance within all NCAA Division III, ODAC and Ferrum College rules and regulations, and ensure all student-athletes comply with same. Finally, the successful candidate will serve in administrative capacity as needed and directed by the head coach and the Director of Athletics.

Essentials Functions:

• Serve as the Offensive Coordinator, overseeing all operations of the offense.
• Evaluate, recruit, coach and mentor qualified student-athletes and prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity football experience.
• Execute the head coach’s recruitment plan to help ensure a robust and competitive roster from the local, regional and national landscape.
• Assist the head coach to create a culture of compliance around all NCAA Division III, ODAC and Ferrum College rules and regulations and ensure all student-athletes do the same.
• Travel locally, regionally and nationally for all regular-season and post-season events, conference and/or national meetings and fundraising, alumni and community events.
• Assist with student-athlete academic progress, be available for consultation/support for student-athletes and direct student-athletes to the appropriate academic professionals to ensure academic success.
• Serve in administrative capacity as needed and directed by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics.
• Serve on department and campus-wide committees as requested, as well as other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education/Experiences:

A bachelor’s degree, collegiate playing experience and prior coaching experience is preferred.

Licenses:

Current and valid driver’s license required.

Other Preferences:

The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field. The successful candidate must be committed to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of students around their education, cultural diversity, mental health awareness and NCAA and ODAC compliance.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ferrum we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic work place, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles on campus.

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with the names and telephone numbers of three references toresumes@ferrum.edu or mail to Human Resources, Ferrum College, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA 24088. Background check required.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

All applicants must complete the onlineFerrum College Employment Application by clicking here.