Full-Time Assistant Football Coach

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Position Title

Full-Time Assistant Football Coach

Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant football coach is to support the Head Coach in the planning, organization, and administration of the football program. To coach a specific position as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

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Position Title

Full-Time Assistant Football Coach

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Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant football coach is to support the Head Coach in the planning, organization, and administration of the football program. To coach a specific position as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

Adhere to all

NCAA

, conference, and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules

Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with student-athletes

Maintain positive constructive working relationships with student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community

At all times promote the Football program in a positive way

Recruiting (30%)

Corresponding via mailings, phone calls and emails

Support recruit visits

Attending off campus recruiting events

Working with admissions office to recruit student athletes

Football Team Management Support (45%)

Specific position practice plans and execution

Assist in practice planning, organization, and on-the-field coaching

Assist in game preparations including film breakdown and review

Game day duties o Help supervise the team during away contest

Organize and participate in fund-raising activities

Oversee academic, moral, ethical and athletic development of the student-athletes (5%)

Game Management & other administrative tasks as assigned by department (20%)

Yearly

NCAA

rules test

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Football knowledge required and playing experience desired.

Competencies / Skills

Ability to demonstrate football related skills, interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.

Supervision of Employees

None

Work Environment

Well lighted, well ventilated pleasant work area. Work with students and accompany team when traveling.

Equipment to be Used

Must be able to be proficient in word, excel and able to learn other football related computer programs. Equipment related to sport.

Inside University: All campus offices

Outside University: General community and alumni of the university

Job Type

Full-time

Work Hours

Schedule varies depending on if in-season or out-of-season. The ability to work nights and weekends required to support practices, games and recruiting events.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Minimum Number of References Requested

0

EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( titleix@sjfc.edu ), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location

3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

FLSA

Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range

$46,00.00-$54,000.00 per year

Notes

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S00680P | | Desired Start Date | 02/24/2025 | | Open Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicant | |

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

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