Assistant Coach 1 - Offense (Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator)

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

514100

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

514100

Working Title

Assistant Coach 1 - Offense (Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator)

Job Title

Assistant Coach 1

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Football

Job Purpose

Assists the head football coach in directing all activities of the football program within NCAA, OVC, and University policies and procedures.Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Assists the head football coach in directing all activities of the football program within NCAA, OVC, and University policies and procedures. The coach is responsible for assisting in maintaining high academic standards to support the academic development and graduation of student-athletes while focused on student-athlete welfare; assisting in successfully directing the football program to compete for OVC championships; assisting in the recruitment of student-athletes and maintaining a culture of personal accountability in student-athlete conduct; assisting in the planning and directing of all practices and game activities; assisting, as delegated by the head football coach, in preparing and managing administrative functions of the football program; and assisting in fundraising and promoting the football program within the priorities of the Department of Athletics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Two years of collegiate or professional football coaching experience OR four years of football coaching experience at a highly competitive level OR four years of collegiate or professional football playing or program experience. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Football Coach. Commitment to adhere to NCAA and OVC rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures. Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I assistant coaching including the academic development and graduation of student-athletes, promoting the welfare of student-athletes, recruiting, practice, managing the game, conditioning, administration, budget management, player and public relations, and fundraising. Coaching philosophy must be complimentary to that of the Department of Athletics and Head Football Coach. Successful candidate(s) shall possess the coaching abilities necessary to fulfill the assistant coach position assigned by and at the discretion of the Head Football Coach.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Work Hours

Compensation and Benefits

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits Information

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Date

03/08/2023

Screening Date

03/18/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and contact information for three references at the time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Transcripts 4. List of References Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2 2. Other Documents 3. Other Documents 2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least two years of collegiate or professional football coaching experience OR four years of football coaching experience at a highly competitive level OR four years of collegiate or professional football playing OR program experience

   • Yes
   • No

3. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)