Position Information
Athletic Assistant - Football
S00542
Part Time
Position Information
Athletic Assistant - Football
S00542
Part Time
Hours may vary
Main Campus, Utica NY
03/01/2025
Exempt
Yes
Medical Insurance Only
Position Summary Information
| Position Summary |
Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports program including organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting of athletes for the Program.
Athletic Assistants are expected to take graduate classes and work toward their master’s degree. Athletic Assistant positions are 10 months (August 1-May 31) unless otherwise noted. Athletic assistant’s tenure concludes upon earning a master’s degree or the conclusion of the agreement (3.5 year position).
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| Location | Utica, NY |
| Application Deadline | |
| *Full consideration by*: | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Major Responsibilities |
•Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and conference rules and regulations. Provides and advises student athletes of obligations and requirements under said philosophy and NCAA rules and regulations.
•Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure student-athletes are learning team concepts and safety issues while participating in intercollegiate athletics.
•Monitors student-athletes’ academic success, providing direction when necessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academic help services.
•May be required to teach physical education classes each semester as assigned by the Athletic Director.
•Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc. Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc. Assists Athletic Director with game scheduling, transportation, and works with the Sports Information department to ensure all statistics, records and publications are accurate and updated. Contributes time and assistance to department and team fundraising, if appropriate.
•Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes and individuals.
•Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.
•Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
•Required to attend van training annually in order provide transportation to/from sporting events in Utica University vehicles.
•May perform other related duties as assigned.
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| Driving Responsibilities | |
| Travel | |
| Supervises | |
| Education & Experience Qualifications |
•Bachelor’s degree required
•1-2 years coaching experience
•Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
•Experience coaching linebackers/secondary preferred.
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| Minimum Skills/Abilities |
•Knowledge of Football
•Excellent interpersonal communication skills
•Ability to work with diversified group
•Strong organizations skills
•Must be willing to travel
•Must be certified in first aid, CPR and AED.
•Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (as defined by College insurance carrier guidelines)
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| Applicant Documents Instructions |
All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.
In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Divers...
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| Additional information | Visa sponsorship is not available for this position |
| EEO/AA Statement |
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic
violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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| Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans |
Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.
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