Assistant Coach - Football

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the head coach in day to day program operations with a focus on coaching, recruiting, retaining and program planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport
• Manage your own area in recruiting and assist the overall staff with recruiting efforts inside and outside regular office hours.
• Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety
• Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)
• Assist head coach in preparation of daily practice schedules
• Assist head coach in directing and supervising assistant coaches
• Assist with preparation of game plans
• Collaborate with the athletic trainers on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; and on practice and game day coverage

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the head coach in day to day program operations with a focus on coaching, recruiting, retaining and program planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport
• Manage your own area in recruiting and assist the overall staff with recruiting efforts inside and outside regular office hours.
• Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety
• Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)
• Assist head coach in preparation of daily practice schedules
• Assist head coach in directing and supervising assistant coaches
• Assist with preparation of game plans
• Collaborate with the athletic trainers on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; and on practice and game day coverage
• Collaborate with in-house NCAA compliance coordinator on eligibility of student athletes, practice and game schedules, and any hardship requests (if necessary) due to medical issues
• Maintain appropriate, professional office hours during the year
• Work cooperatively with departmental personnel, attend staff and MIAC meetings and activities, and represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni,  media, and general public
• Prepare and submit all required pre-season and end-of-season forms to the SID, facilities coordinator, and athletic trainer
• Organize and maintain accurate inventory of team uniforms and equipment
• Identify and actively recruit prospective student athletes and retain current student athletes in order to maintain a competitive NCAA program
• Know and comply with all applicable NCAA rules

- All other duties as requested

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to:  Head Coach, Football

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Great communicator of football schemes.
• Must have the ability to lead and delegate.
• Must have ability to work with large collections of data & spreadsheets.
• Experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least two years previous college football coaching experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree
• Previous college recruiting experience

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

• Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for sport, recruiting, or departmental activities
• Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Requires the ability to travel off campus (locations dependent upon game and recruiting schedule)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months a year

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range:  $50,000 - $53,000

Full-Time Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition waiver

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application .

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