Assistant Coach, Football- Defensive Coordinator

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Football – Defensive Coordinator position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This position assists the Head Coach and in all phases of the Football program. This includes overseeing the defense, while coordinating all defensive position and position coaches. They will also have responsibility for a specific group of players. This also includes recruiting and video analysis and instruction.

Education and Experience

·         Bachelor’s Degree, required.

·         1-3 years coaching experience required; collegiate coaching experience preferred.

·         Prior coaching experience with a variety of defensive positions.

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Football – Defensive Coordinator position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This position assists the Head Coach and in all phases of the Football program. This includes overseeing the defense, while coordinating all defensive position and position coaches. They will also have responsibility for a specific group of players. This also includes recruiting and video analysis and instruction.

Education and Experience

·         Bachelor’s Degree, required.

·         1-3 years coaching experience required; collegiate coaching experience preferred.

·         Prior coaching experience with a variety of defensive positions.

Job Competencies

·         Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.

·         Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary

·         Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students

·         Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.

·         Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

·         Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes athletically and academically.

·         Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.

·         Social media experience, helpful.

·         Prior experience with video software, helpful.

·         Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the game and ability to coach & motivate.

·         The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

Background Check – Criminal, Education, DMV
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-12-04

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Coach, Football- Defensive Coordinator

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 11

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

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