Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Back Coach

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121467Staff

Working Title

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Back Coach

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121467Staff

Working Title

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Back Coach

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Administrative/Professional

Regular/Temporary

Regular

If temporary, list duration

Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

12 month

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Assistant Football Coach reports to the Head Football Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, Atlantic Sun (ASUN), and the University.Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

-Coordinate activities through the Head Football Coach.-Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the football team.-Responsible for the overall game planning and direction of the defensive unit of the football team-Responsible for the direction supervision and instruction of the defensive back position on the fundamentals, details and strategies.-Responsible for adhering to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN, and NCAA.-Assist in marketing and promotion of football.-Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.-Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.-Assist Admissions Office in recruiting on a limited basis.-Assist in the monitoring of student-athletes academic progress.-Assist in fundraising in both football and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.-Drive student athletes or other students to team activities and/or athletic events.-Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.-Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

-Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of football during preparation and practice sessions.-Ability to motivate teams to become successful.-Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.-Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, TBR, OVC and NCAA.-Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and SungardHE Banner.-Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.-Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.-Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.-Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.-Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.-Ability to scout opponents.-Ability to work summer camps.

Physical Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree.-Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level.-Valid driver license.-A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically.-A background check will be required of the successful applicant.-An official transcript and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

12/11/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you demonstrated successful experience in playing and/or coaching at the collegiate, university or professional level? If yes, please ensure that this experience is clearly indicated on your application.

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Unofficial Transcript 3. Letter of Recommendation 1 4. Letter of Recommendation 2 5. Letter of Recommendation 3