Defensive Coordinator

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 9 hours ago(1/9/2024 11:47 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-7376

# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

Defensive Coordinator

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 9 hours ago(1/9/2024 11:47 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-7376

# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100% Time

College Athletics

Department Men's Football

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Telework Eligible No

Overview

In coordination with the Head Coach, the Defensive Coordinator will lead the defense of Utah State University’s football team. The defensive coordinator will manage the roster, oversee the assistant coaching staff for defense, develop the defensive game plan and calling plays. The Defensive Coordinator is responsible for maintaining high academic standards to support the academic development and graduation of student-athletes while focusing on student-athlete welfare.

The Defensive Coordinator will have a strong presence in working with the university, athletics department and the community. Will engage in activities and subcommittees outside of the football program.

Responsibilities

Coaching:

• Plan, organize and conduct all practices for the defensive unit, including daily on field coaching and management at all practice sessions and games.
• Organize game preparation, including film breakdown; develop game plans and scouting reports related to the defensive unit for each game.
• Develop an annual defensive playbook and teaching progression.
• Manage and evaluate all defensive assistant coaches, part-time and/or volunteer.
• Schedule and manage film sessions and meetings for all defensive positions.
• Demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and conduct becoming of the coaching profession adhering to all college association guidelines.
• Provide an environment that supports the achievement of the academic goals of the student athlete.

Administrative:

• Monitor and support the academic progress of assigned team members.
• Recruit qualified student athletes for successful participation.
• Identify prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school prospects, and maintaining accurate records and a database in Front Rush.
• Responsible for meeting the individual annual recruiting goal as assigned by the head football coach.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned by director of athletics, including one department wide administrative duty - game management of a varsity spring sport.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Playing or coaching experience at the collegiate level OR previous playing and coaching experience of the sport at a high school recognized regionally or nationally for its athletic achievements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of computers and athletic-related software programs
• Knowledge of effective strategies which focus on helping an individual improve their skills and performance
• Knowledge of recruitment to a NCAA Division I athletic department
• Skill with the setting of learning goals and action planning
• Skill in instruction of student athletes with fundamentals and principles of the sport
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in developing leadership skills within a team and athletic department
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Supervisory duties
• Compliance with all NCAA, conference, and Utah State University rules, policies, and procedures are of paramount importance to the university. All position responsibilities should be carried out in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Contact information for three professional references to be provided in the candidate profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employee may work indoors or outdoors. This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 7/2023

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner,discrimination@usu.edu,Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael,titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visithttps://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,800-421-3481,OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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