Assistant Coach - Football

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Appointment: Regular, Full-time

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

Assists the Head Football Coach in managing all aspects of the intercollegiate, varsity football program with responsibility for the offensive game plan; trains, and conditions student athletes; plans and executes practice; breakdown evaluate game and practice video; actively engages in all phases of recruitment of prospective student-athletes including phone calls, visits to high schools and homes of prospects, organization and conduct of campus visits;  works closely with student-athletes to monitor academic progress and ensure students are contributing positively to the campus community; assists in the management of the football office; administers and manages all aspects of travel and facility issues pertaining to football office; ensures compliance with university policies and applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned which may include teaching physical education classes and/or assisting with an administrative function of the department.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience are required. Related education may substitute for up to two years of experience. 

• Demonstrated coaching ability; proficiency in the tactical and technical aspects of collegiate football.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, management, and problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated level of high ethical conduct.
• Strong computer and video technology experience

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Staff Posting Details

 

Appointment: Regular, Full-time

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

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Assists the Head Football Coach in managing all aspects of the intercollegiate, varsity football program with responsibility for the offensive game plan; trains, and conditions student athletes; plans and executes practice; breakdown evaluate game and practice video; actively engages in all phases of recruitment of prospective student-athletes including phone calls, visits to high schools and homes of prospects, organization and conduct of campus visits;  works closely with student-athletes to monitor academic progress and ensure students are contributing positively to the campus community; assists in the management of the football office; administers and manages all aspects of travel and facility issues pertaining to football office; ensures compliance with university policies and applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned which may include teaching physical education classes and/or assisting with an administrative function of the department.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience are required. Related education may substitute for up to two years of experience. 

• Demonstrated coaching ability; proficiency in the tactical and technical aspects of collegiate football.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, management, and problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated level of high ethical conduct.
• Strong computer and video technology experience
• Understanding of and adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and policies; and knowledge of and commitment to the role of intercollegiate athletics in an academically-oriented liberal arts institution. 
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Compensation and Benefits : 
The anticipated range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 annually. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations. 

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision 
• Life insurance and long-term disability 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions 
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays 
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families 
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!) 

Please note :  
-Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
-Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
-Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits. 

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

For more information on Puget Sound's exempt staff benefits package, visit: Summary of 2024 Benefits for Staff Members in Exempt Positions.pdf

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources

Application Deadline: 
Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. 

Required Documents:  

• Resume
• Letter of Interest 

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered. 

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. 

University Diversity Statement

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity 

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

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