Defensive Quality Control Coach

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The Defensive Quality Control Coach will support the defensive coaching staff through comprehensive film analysis, data compilation, and organizational assistance. This position plays a critical role in enhancing defensive game planning, player development, and practice efficiency through meticulous film breakdown and analytical support.

Duties/Responsibilities

Film Analysis & Breakdown – 30%

• Conduct detailed film breakdowns of opponents’ defensive schemes, tendencies, and personnel packages

• Chart and catalog defensive plays, down-and-distance situations, and red zone opportunities

• Identify defensive weaknesses, blitz packages, coverage tendencies, and front alignments

• Prepare comprehensive film cut-ups for position coaches and players

• Compile self-scout reports to evaluate defensive tendencies and identify areas for improvement

• Create highlight reels for recruiting and player development purposes

Game Planning Support – 25%

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app

The Defensive Quality Control Coach will support the defensive coaching staff through comprehensive film analysis, data compilation, and organizational assistance. This position plays a critical role in enhancing defensive game planning, player development, and practice efficiency through meticulous film breakdown and analytical support.

Duties/Responsibilities

Film Analysis & Breakdown – 30%

• Conduct detailed film breakdowns of opponents’ defensive schemes, tendencies, and personnel packages

• Chart and catalog defensive plays, down-and-distance situations, and red zone opportunities

• Identify defensive weaknesses, blitz packages, coverage tendencies, and front alignments

• Prepare comprehensive film cut-ups for position coaches and players

• Compile self-scout reports to evaluate defensive tendencies and identify areas for improvement

• Create highlight reels for recruiting and player development purposes

Game Planning Support – 25%

• Assist in the development of weekly game plans by providing statistical analysis and tendency reports

• Generate scouting reports on upcoming opponents with actionable insights

• Track and analyze third-down efficiency, red zone performance, and situational football metrics

• Support the defensive coordinator in identifying optimal play-calling situations based on defensive tendencies

Practice Organization & Operations – 15%

• Help design and organize practice plans in coordination with defensive staff

• Ensure practice schedules align with game plan installation and player development objectives

• Assist with practice card preparation and script organization

• Monitor practice tempo and efficiency, providing feedback to coaching staff

Technology & Data Management – 15%

• Utilize video analysis software (Hudl, XOS, DVSport, etc.) to create organized film libraries

• Maintain databases of defensive plays, formations, and personnel groupings

• Track player performance metrics and compile statistical reports

• Stay current with technological advancements in video analysis and data analytics

Player Development Support – 10%

• Assist with individual player film sessions as directed by position coaches

• Help identify technique corrections and development opportunities through film review

• Support defensive meetings with prepared materials and visual aids

Administrative Duties – 5%

• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and institutional policies

• Assist with recruiting evaluations and film compilation when needed

• Perform other duties as assigned by the defensive coordinator or head coach

Minimum Qualifications:

• Conduct detailed film breakdowns of opponents’ defensive schemes, tendencies, and personnel packages

• Chart and catalog defensive plays, down-and-distance situations, and red zone opportunities

• Identify defensive weaknesses, blitz packages, coverage tendencies, and front alignments

• Prepare comprehensive film cut-ups for position coaches and players

• Compile self-scout reports to evaluate defensive tendencies and identify areas for improvement

• Create highlight reels for recruiting and player development purposes

• Assist in the development of weekly game plans by providing statistical analysis and tendency reports

• Generate scouting reports on upcoming opponents with actionable insights

• Track and analyze third-down efficiency, red zone performance, and situational football metrics

• Support the defensive coordinator in identifying optimal play-calling situations based on defensive tendencies

• Help design and organize practice plans in coordination with defensive staff

• Ensure practice schedules align with game plan installation and player development objectives

• Assist with practice card preparation and script organization

• Monitor practice tempo and efficiency, providing feedback to coaching staff

• Utilize video analysis software (Hudl, XOS, DVSport, etc.) to create organized film libraries

• Maintain databases of defensive plays, formations, and personnel groupings

• Track player performance metrics and compile statistical reports

• Stay current with technological advancements in video analysis and data analytics

• Assist with individual player film sessions as directed by position coaches

• Help identify technique corrections and development opportunities through film review

• Support defensive meetings with prepared materials and visual aids

• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and institutional policies

• Assist with recruiting evaluations and film compilation when needed

• Perform other duties as assigned by the defensive coordinator or head coach

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)

• Strong knowledge of defensive football concepts, schemes, and terminology

• Proficiency with video analysis software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application: 

• Resume/CV 

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range

$12.00 per hour

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

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