Defensive Assistant Position Coach

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Description

Monmouth University is seeking a Defensive Assistant Position Coach in the Athletics Department. The successful candidate is responsible for coaching and evaluating a designated defensive position group, assisting with special teams and recruiting, and supporting defensive strategy under the Defensive Coordinator, while also serving as Video Coordinator overseeing all practice, game, and opponent film operations. Key duties include supervising and training video staff, managing video equipment and technology, organizing practice and game-day filming, producing coaching cut-ups, and coordinating video exchange and cloud distribution throughout the season. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, collegiate football experience as a coach, player, or administrator.

Monmouth University Football is a nationally respected FCS program with multiple NCAA FCS Playoff appearances and multiple conference championships, competing in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Hawks have achieved top-20 national rankings, recorded program-best wins and produced numerous All-Conference selections, All-Americans, and professional players, reflecting its tradition of on-field excellence and player development.

For additional information about the program, please visit the Athletics webpage.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Note to Applicants:  Application Materials Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates  must  upload the following documents. Applications will  not  be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Job Details

Description

Monmouth University is seeking a Defensive Assistant Position Coach in the Athletics Department. The successful candidate is responsible for coaching and evaluating a designated defensive position group, assisting with special teams and recruiting, and supporting defensive strategy under the Defensive Coordinator, while also serving as Video Coordinator overseeing all practice, game, and opponent film operations. Key duties include supervising and training video staff, managing video equipment and technology, organizing practice and game-day filming, producing coaching cut-ups, and coordinating video exchange and cloud distribution throughout the season. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, collegiate football experience as a coach, player, or administrator.

Monmouth University Football is a nationally respected FCS program with multiple NCAA FCS Playoff appearances and multiple conference championships, competing in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Hawks have achieved top-20 national rankings, recorded program-best wins and produced numerous All-Conference selections, All-Americans, and professional players, reflecting its tradition of on-field excellence and player development.

For additional information about the program, please visit the Athletics webpage.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Note to Applicants:  Application Materials Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates  must  upload the following documents. Applications will  not  be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Field Responsibilities

• Coach and evaluate designated Defensive Position group
• Research technique and drills
• Defensive duties as assigned by DC
• Identify Skill sets and recruiting metrics for defensive unit
• Assist with special teams as assigned

Administrative Responsibilities / Video Coordinator

• Supervise Video Staff for practice and games

  • Hire, train, and monitor student film workers
  • Organize student videographer schedules for practice and games

• Camera setup for practice and games

• Care and maintenance of Video Equipment

• Coordinate video cut-ups with H.C., O.C., D.C., S.T.C., Strength Coach

• Liaison with DV Sport

Practice

• Hire and Schedule Student Help to Video Practice
• Coordinate the Videoing of Drills/periods at the direction of Coaching Staff
• Coordinate the Capturing of Practice Video into Editing System
• Coordinate the Cut, Intercut, and Categorize practice video into appropriate files and projects
• Coordinate the sharing of practice film onto cloud-sharing platform

Game Day

• Coordinate videoing game
• Responsible for capture, label and organize game day video in editing system 

In Season

• Coordinate downloads & uploads for weekly opponent exchange video
• Coordinate Capture, Cut and Categorize exchange video into Off, Def, ST
• Coordinate Creation of all video projects for coaching cutups from practice and games
• Responsible for upload video cutups to 360 cloud
• Organize student videographer schedules for practice
• Responsible for exchange video files for Sports Information, NFL, as needed
• Responsible for transportation of all video equipment for all team functions

Recruiting Areas

• Primary: TBD
• Secondary: TBD
• Positionally: TBD

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in Collegiate football program as a coach, player or administrator
• A valid driver’s license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years. University Policy found here: Monmouth University Vehicle Use Policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Division Level 1 coaching and/or playing experience

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5629

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.  

Working at Monmouth University perks – MU offers:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent
  after one-year of full-time continuous employment
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:

Athletics

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 

Total Weeks Per Year

52

Hours Per Week:

36.25

Expected Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

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